Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued June 2 at 4:28PM EDT until June 2 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 2, 2025 - 1:28pm
Expires:
June 2, 2025 - 2:00pm
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...
* Until 500 PM EDT.
* At 428 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 14 nm southwest of Sanibel, moving east at
20 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL