Expires:202405161215;;306902 FZUS72 KTBW 161136 MWSTBW Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 736 AM EDT Thu May 16 2024 GMZ836-856-876-161215- 736 AM EDT Thu May 16 2024 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... Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM... At 736 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 nm east of Gasparilla Island to 29 nm southwest of Don Pedro Island, 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 2659 8201 2649 8270 2669 8294 2692 8199 2691 8198 $$ TBW