{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e06fe1c45fd76c902f063eb06b7b66a280fc4449.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Marine Weather Statement issued July 23 at 6:40PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-23","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.e06fe1c45fd76c902f063eb06b7b66a280fc4449.001.1","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":194,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Marine Weather Statement: Marine Weather Statement issued July 23 at 6:40PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM; Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL\n**Sent:** 2026-07-23T18:40:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-23T18:40:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-23T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nThe areas affected include...\nCharlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound...\nCoastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM...\nCoastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM...\nWaters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM...\nWaters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM...\n\nAt 640 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable\nof producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located\nover Englewood, moving west at 15 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."}