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Marine Weather Statement for Tampa Bay waters; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM
This alert has ended.Kept for recent context. Do not use it as a current warning.
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... Tampa Bay waters... At 142 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Tampa Bay, moving southeast at 15 knots.
What the bulletin says to do
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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Marine Weather Statement issued August 20 at 1:43AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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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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