Sarasota, FL Upozorenja o vremenskim prilikama

Marine Weather Statement issued September 20 at 7:47PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM... Tampa Bay waters... At 747 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Longboat Pass to near Siesta Key to near Venice, moving west at 15 knots. 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. Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.

National Weather Service