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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL

709 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026



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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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