


Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
813 FZUS72 KTBW 190023 MWSTBW Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 823 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025 GMZ836-853-856-190115- 823 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 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... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... At 822 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Bonita Beach to near Longboat Key, moving south at 15 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 2633 8184 2623 8213 2721 8285 2747 8267 2747 8264 2733 8245 2706 8237 2692 8227 2705 8213 2696 8201 2659 8201 2652 8194 2652 8184 $$ TBW