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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL

517 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026



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517 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026



A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...

  Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound...

  Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM...

  Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM...

  Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM...



At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front in association 

with a line of thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 

30 knots. This gust front was located along a line extending from 10 

nm east of Englewood to 18 nm southwest of Sanibel, moving northwest 

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.



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LAT...LON 2634 8280 2685 8270 2715 8250 2708 8238

      2706 8237 2692 8227 2698 8220 2701 8207

      2699 8205 2618 8229 2603 8277



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