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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 530 PM EDT. * At 448 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 nm east of Suwannee River, moving south 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... Cedar Key. Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
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Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM · 29.229°, -83.106°
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- Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM
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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 530 PM EDT. * At 448 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 nm east of Suwannee River, moving south 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... Cedar Key. Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.