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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
1155 AM EDT Wed Oct 9 2024

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound...

* Until 1245 PM EDT.

* At 1155 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
  waterspouts was located 7 nm northeast of Sanibel, moving north at
  40 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Gasparilla Island, Captiva, and Sanibel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southwestern
Florida...and the adjacent coastal waters.

Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.

&&

LAT...LON 2646 8216 2648 8218 2656 8220 2659 8223
      2662 8222 2668 8226 2671 8226 2679 8227
      2691 8228 2691 8224 2698 8222 2703 8213
      2702 8208 2692 8198 2659 8201 2650 8195
TIME...MOT...LOC 1555Z 176DEG 41KT 2657 8204

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...>34KTS

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