Marine Weather Statement issued August 30 at 3:05PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Tampa Bay waters; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM

Urgency: Expected

Certainty: Observed

Onset: 8/30/2026, 7:05:00 PM

Expires: 8/30/2026, 8:30:00 PM

Details

The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... Tampa Bay waters... At 304 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 16 nm northeast of Venice to 24 nm east of Siesta Key to 34 nm southeast of Hillsborough Bay, moving northwest at 25 knots.

What To Do

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. These strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when these strong thunderstorms reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these strong thunderstorms arrives. Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.

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Source: National Weather Service.