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 700 PM EDT.

* At 527 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 13 nm northeast of Suwannee River to 8 nm southwest of Yankeetown to near Port Richey, moving west 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... Hernando Beach, Ozello, Crystal River, Bayport, Yankeetown, Cedar Key, and Aripeka.