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...

* Until 130 PM EDT.

* At 1238 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 nm west of Clearwater Beach, moving southeast at 10 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Public.

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, Indian Rocks Beach, Clearwater Beach, and Dunedin.