FZUS72 KTBW 230930 MWSTBW Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 530 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 GMZ850-870-231100- 530 AM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM... Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM... At 529 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Ozello to 30 nm southwest of Cedar Key, moving southeast at 15 knots. 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 these storms pass. && LAT...LON 2893 8259 2890 8257 2854 8257 2824 8267 2820 8270 2817 8335 2892 8394 2916 8354 2922 8339 $$ TBW