FZUS72 KTBW 072117 MWSTBW Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 517 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025 GMZ850-870-873-072215- 517 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM... Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM... At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 25 nm southwest of Suwannee River to 52 nm west of Anclote Key to 83 nm west of Indian Rocks Beach, moving east at 25 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 2920 8287 2818 8325 2771 8374 2784 8377 2821 8379 2836 8377 2851 8380 2916 8354 2921 8342 $$ TBW