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Special Marine Warning
ExpiredCoastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM
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Ended
Started about 1 hour ago
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expired
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Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
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SMWTBW
The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM...
* Until 530 PM EDT.
* At 454 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm producing waterspouts was located offshore near Ozello. The severe thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can 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... Ozello, Yankeetown, and Crystal River.
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