{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.7f7036495512682156c166cd854c5e259045b303.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Marine Weather Statement issued July 12 at 6:39PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.7f7036495512682156c166cd854c5e259045b303.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL"},"word_count":169,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Marine Weather Statement: Marine Weather Statement issued July 12 at 6:39PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM; Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL\n**Sent:** 2026-07-12T18:39:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-12T18:39:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-12T19:45:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nA Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...\nCoastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20\nNM...\nWaters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM...\n\nAt 638 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable\nof producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were\nlocated along a line extending from 24 nm southwest of Suwannee River\nto 43 nm southwest of Cedar Key to 60 nm south of S Tower, moving\neast at 20 knots.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher\nwaves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor\nimmediately until these storms pass."}