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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL

432 PM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025



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432 PM EDT Wed Sep 17 2025



...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS...



The areas affected include...

  Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound...

  Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM...

  Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM...



At 431 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were

located along a line extending from near Sanibel to 12 nm southwest

of Captiva to 22 nm west of Gasparilla Island, moving east at 10

knots.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher

waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor

immediately until these storms pass.



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LAT...LON 2633 8184 2616 8236 2622 8244 2679 8280

      2693 8239 2695 8228 2691 8224 2697 8220

      2700 8206 2691 8198 2659 8201 2652 8194

      2652 8183



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