WHUS52 KTBW 242112 SMWTBW GMZ836-242145- /O.NEW.KTBW.MA.W.0085.240724T2112Z-240724T2145Z/ BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Special Marine Warning National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL 512 PM EDT Wed Jul 24 2024 The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound... * Until 545 PM EDT. * At 511 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 16 nm northeast of Gasparilla Island, moving west at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. * The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. && LAT...LON 2669 8200 2670 8225 2691 8225 2691 8224 2698 8222 2701 8216 2699 8204 2692 8198 TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 107DEG 8KT 2688 8200 HAIL...0.00IN WIND...>34KTS $$ TBW