Severe Severe Storm ● Closed
Special Marine Warning issued October 9 at 4:49PM EDT until October 9 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL, United States of America
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The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM...
Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM...
* Until 545 PM EDT.
* At 447 PM EDT, scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts between 20 nm and 60 nm offshore of Venice north to
west of Cedar Key, moving north at 30 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats, damage
vessels, and create suddenly higher waves. Make sure all
on board are in a secure location and wearing life
jackets. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots,
suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy
downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life
jackets.
* Locations impacted include...
D5 Reef, Md3 Reef, D6 Reef, D2 Reef, Md4 Reef, D1 Reef, D4 Reef,
M13 Reef, and D3 Reef.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 28.1200, -83.3529 |
|---|---|
| Region | Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM |
| Location Precision | polygon |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine |
| Cap Urgency | Immediate |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-09T17:45:00-04:00 |
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