WHUS52 KTBW 092139 SMWTBW GMZ830-092200- /O.NEW.KTBW.MA.W.0066.260709T2139Z-260709T2200Z/ BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Special Marine Warning National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 539 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026 The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Tampa Bay waters... * Until 600 PM EDT. * At 538 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Hillsborough Bay. The strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Hillsborough Bay. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. && LAT...LON 2798 8244 2785 8233 2777 8244 2789 8252 TIME...MOT...LOC 2138Z 055DEG 2KT 2788 8241 HAIL...0.00IN WIND...>34KTS $$ TBW