Expires:202411200600;;344381 FZUS72 KTBW 200503 MWSTBW Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 1203 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024 GMZ853-870-873-200600- 1203 AM EST Wed Nov 20 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs 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 1203 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 22 nm west of Indian Rocks Beach to 39 nm west of Egmont Key to 56 nm west of Anna Maria Island, moving southeast at 20 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 2815 8340 2782 8286 2743 8311 2714 8355 2734 8364 2784 8377 2814 8378 $$ TBW