Special Marine Warning

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... Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM...

* Until 615 PM EDT.

* At 515 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 18 nm southwest of Cedar Key, moving southwest at 25 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots and small hail.

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... Cedar Key, Yankeetown, and Crystal River.