Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued June 2 at 4:01PM EDT until June 2 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 2, 2025 - 1:01pm
Expires:
June 2, 2025 - 1:30pm
Description:
SMWTBW
The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM...
Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM...
* Until 430 PM EDT.
* At 400 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 19 nm southwest of Captiva, moving east at
10 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
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.
* The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
Instruction:
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM; Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL