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FZUS72 KTBW 282136

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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL

536 PM EDT Sat Mar 28 2026



GMZ836-856-282215-

536 PM EDT Sat Mar 28 2026



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



The areas affected include...

  Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound...

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



At 535 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located

over Fort Myers Beach, moving west 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 this storm passes.



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LAT...LON 2634 8183 2624 8212 2656 8224 2664 8200

      2659 8201 2653 8194 2653 8184 2652 8184

      2650 8183



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