Current watches, warnings, and advisories for GMZ873
Current watches, warnings, and advisories for GMZ873
Special Marine Warning issued February 19 at 3:15PM EST until February 19 at 3:45PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
SMWTBW
The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a
◇ Special Marine Warning for
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM
◇ Until 345 PM EST.
◇ At 315 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 41 nm southwest of Longboat Pass, moving
east at 35 knots.
HAZARD
Waterspouts.
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.
◇ Locations impacted include
M13 Reef.
Marine Weather Statement issued February 19 at 2:50PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
The areas affected include
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM
Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM
At 250 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from 36 nm southwest of Longboat Pass
to 49 nm west of Venice Inlet to 74 nm southwest of Siesta Key,
moving east at 40 knots.