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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Special Marine Warning

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL

1021 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024



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 1115 AM EDT.



* At 1021 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing 

  waterspouts were located 39 nm northwest of Anclote Key, moving 

  northeast at 40 knots.



  HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots.



  SOURCE...Radar.



  IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and 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, Hernando Beach, Port Richey, Bayport, Yankeetown, Cedar

  Key, Aripeka, and Crystal River.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for northern and

west central Florida...and the adjacent coastal waters.



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LAT...LON 2930 8307 2923 8299 2922 8279 2877 8257

      2854 8257 2824 8267 2823 8267 2812 8378

      2836 8377 2850 8380 2885 8405 2916 8354

      2930 8316

TIME...MOT...LOC 1421Z 246DEG 40KT 2856 8347 



WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE

HAIL...0.00IN

WIND...40KTS



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