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FZUS72 KTBW 121217

MWSTBW



Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL

817 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025



GMZ830-853-121300-

817 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS...



The areas affected include...

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

  Tampa Bay waters...



At 816 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, 

capable of producing waterspouts and winds to around 30 knots. This 

thunderstorm was located near Anna Maria Island, moving northeast at 

15 knots.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher 

waves, and lightning strikes. Waterspouts are also possible. Boaters 

should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.



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LAT...LON 2740 8284 2749 8289 2762 8271 2753 8256



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FZUS72 KKEY 121219

MWSKEY



Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Key West FL

819 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025



GMZ031-032-042-043-052-053-072-073-121300-

819 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025



...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER FLORIDA BAY, EASTERN HAWK CHANNEL, AND 

THE CENTRAL TO EAST-CENTRAL STRAITS OF FLORIDA...



The areas affected include...

Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to west end of

Seven Mile Bridge out 60 nm...

Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile

Bridge...

Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood

Sound...



At 816 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a 

strong line of thunderstorms, capable of producing wind gusts near 

30 knots. This line of thunderstorms was located along a line 

extending from near Snake Bight to 9 nm west of Marathon Humps, 

moving northeast at 15 knots.



Locations that will be affected include...

Mosquito Bank Light, Tavernier Creek, Dump Keys, Tennessee Reef

Light, Twin Keys, End Key, and Molasses Reef Light.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Prepare for thunderstorms with wind gusts near 30 knots, locally

rough and confused seas, occasional lightning strikes, and

potentially blinding downpours. Get to a safe port as quickly, and as

safely as possible. When downpours reduce visibility, slow down.



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LAT...LON 2516 8038 2517 8046 2512 8042 2507 8047

      2513 8038 2447 8031 2434 8110 2518 8086

      2517 8081 2521 8085 2521 8076 2516 8080

      2514 8072 2521 8073 2514 8071 2523 8050

      2520 8050 2529 8040



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