


Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
234 FZUS72 KTBW 200014 MWSTBW Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 814 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025 GMZ850-853-870-200145- 814 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... 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 Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM... At 813 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 17 nm south of Cedar Key to 7 nm east of Tarpon Springs, 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 2903 8298 2872 8260 2840 8263 2815 8273 2797 8275 2793 8277 2795 8301 2853 8331 2906 8329 $$ TBW