Special Marine Warning

SMWTBW

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM...

* Until 1230 AM EDT.

* At 1132 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Hernando Beach, moving south at 10 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...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... Clearwater Pass, Hernando Beach, Port Richey, Anclote Key, Bayport, Tarpon Springs, Aripeka, and Dunedin.