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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
800 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025

GMZ850-870-050130-
800 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  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 757 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 Cedar Key to 8 nm west of
Ozello to 13 nm northeast of Bayport, moving south 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.

Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.

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LAT...LON 2911 8271 2890 8257 2854 8257 2830 8265
      2829 8322 2895 8348 2928 8307

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