685 FZUS72 KTBW 161020 MWSTBW Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 620 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026 GMZ850-870-161115- 620 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 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 620 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 17 nm southwest of Cedar Key to 15 nm southwest of Ozello to 8 nm east of Hernando Beach, 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 2932 8309 2923 8299 2923 8283 2869 8257 2853 8257 2824 8266 2818 8272 2814 8323 2878 8354 2917 8350 $$ TBW