


Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Area, FL
315 FZUS72 KTBW 231730 MWSTBW Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 130 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025 GMZ830-853-873-231900- 130 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... Tampa Bay waters... Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM... At 130 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 14 nm southwest of Anclote Key to 8 nm southwest of Egmont Key to 22 nm southwest of Siesta Key, 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 2818 8277 2808 8271 2798 8240 2787 8233 2775 8234 2771 8243 2747 8257 2733 8245 2726 8246 2695 8230 2691 8232 2690 8234 2693 8234 2695 8238 2671 8330 2734 8364 2784 8377 2810 8377 $$ TBW