Special Marine Warning for Tampa Bay waters; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM

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SMWTBW The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... Tampa Bay waters... * Until 700 PM EDT. * At 613 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 nm west of Egmont Key, moving east at 20 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. * Locations impacted include... Terra Ceia Bay, Manatee Nearshore Reef, Manatee 3 Mile North Reef, Manatee 7 Mile South Reef, Egmont Key, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Saint Pete Beach, Anna Maria Island, Pass-A-Grille Channel, Saint Pete Beach Reef, Southwest Channel, Sarasota Bay, Port Manatee Reef, Manatee 1 Mile Reef, Manatee 3 Mile South Reef, Manatee 7 Mile North Reef, Sarasota Bay Reef, Passage Key Inlet, Longboat Pass, and Longboat Key.