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FZUS72 KTBW 150438
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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
1238 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

GMZ830-836-853-856-873-876-150545-
1238 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

...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...
  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 1238 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from 6 nm northeast of Captiva to 28
nm southwest of Sanibel, moving west 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.

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LAT...LON 2634 8184 2597 8292 2609 8298 2752 8320
      2749 8257 2733 8245 2706 8237 2692 8227
      2700 8218 2679 8200 2659 8201 2652 8194
      2652 8183

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