Special Marine Warning issued May 12 at 1:42PM EDT until May 12 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Details

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...

* Until 215 PM EDT.

* At 142 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located near Port Richey, moving east at 10 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...
Hernando Beach, Aripeka, and Port Richey.