Marine Weather Statement for Tampa Bay waters
Official alert fields
What you need to know
- Applies to
- Tampa Bay waters
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
The areas affected include... Tampa Bay waters... * At 520 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located over Courtney Campbell Causeway, moving south at 10 knots. Locations impacted include... Old Tampa Bay, Howard...
What the bulletin says to do
Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Tampa Bay waters... * At 520 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located over Courtney Campbell Causeway, moving south at 10 knots. Locations impacted include... Old Tampa Bay, Howard Frankland Bridge, Courtney Campbell Causeway, Gandy Bridge and Clearwater.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued September 1 at 5:20PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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