{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.9dad049a6a76662dc6e3fd52c6a5c4a8a5752254.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Marine Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:19PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-17","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.9dad049a6a76662dc6e3fd52c6a5c4a8a5752254.001.1","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":168,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Marine Weather Statement: Marine Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:19PM 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:** 2026-07-17T18:19:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-17T18:19:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-17T19:15:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nThe areas affected include...\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 619 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable\nof producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located\n11 nm southwest of Suwannee River, moving southwest at 30 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 this storm passes.\n\nIntense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open\nwater stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal\nobjects."}