FZUS72 KTBW 182149

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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL

549 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026



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549 PM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026



...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS...



The areas affected include...

  Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM...

  Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20

  NM...

  Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM...

  Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM...



At 549 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were

located along a line extending from 21 nm east of Bayport to Anclote

Key to 21 nm west of Indian Rocks Beach, moving west 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.



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LAT...LON 2915 8274 2890 8257 2854 8257 2821 8271

      2804 8287 2776 8322 2778 8376 2789 8377

      2825 8337 2921 8309 2923 8298 2924 8274



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