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Special Marine Warning issued September 3 at 4:54PM EDT until September 3

Affecting Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM

In effect until: Sep 3, 2026, 9:30 PM

Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM

Likely impact; effects through 9:30 PM.

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

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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 454 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm producing waterspouts was
located offshore near Ozello. The severe thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.

HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Waterspouts can 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, Yankeetown, and Crystal River.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™