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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
709 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

GMZ830-836-853-856-873-876-181245-
709 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...
  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...
  Tampa Bay waters...
  Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM...
  Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM...

At 709 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located
22 nm southwest of Longboat Pass, moving northwest 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 this storm passes.

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LAT...LON 2649 8197 2625 8306 2770 8373 2795 8241
      2774 8235 2771 8243 2747 8257 2733 8245
      2706 8237 2692 8226 2705 8214

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