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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.

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LAT...LON 2797 8243 2776 8260 2796 8278 2805 8263
      2798 8250 2799 8244

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