Expires:202507201930;;782884 FZUS72 KTBW 201840 MWSTBW Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 240 PM EDT Sun Jul 20 2025 GMZ830-201930- 240 PM EDT Sun Jul 20 2025 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Tampa Bay waters... At 239 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located over the Courtney Campbell Causeway and central Pinellas County. The thunderstorms are nearly stationary but gusty winds can be expected over Tampa Bay. 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. Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. && LAT...LON 2797 8243 2776 8260 2796 8278 2805 8263 2798 8250 2799 8244 $$ TBW