FZUS72 KTBW 122239 MWSTBW Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 639 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026 GMZ850-870-122345- 639 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM... Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM... At 638 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 24 nm southwest of Suwannee River to 43 nm southwest of Cedar Key to 60 nm south of S Tower, moving east at 20 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. && LAT...LON 2918 8349 2922 8284 2865 8304 2818 8365 2821 8379 2836 8377 2850 8380 2885 8405 $$ TBW