Marine Forecast GMZ836

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FZUS52 KTBW 190054
CWFTBW

Coastal Waters Forecast for Florida
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
854 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

Gulf coastal waters from Bonita Beach to the mouth of the
Suwannee River out to 60 NM.

Important notice to mariners: marine forecasts are issued at
least four times a day. Boaters on extended trips should
routinely monitor subsequent forecast issuances and updates for
the latest marine weather information.

The wave heights are forecast as significant wave height which is
the average of the highest one-third of the waves. The highest
waves may rarely be twice the significant wave height. The winds
and seas near thunderstorms may be higher than forecast.


GMZ836-191315
Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound
854 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING

REST OF TONIGHT

Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up
to 25 knots, becoming north 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
30 knots late. Bay and inland waters choppy. A slight chance of
thunderstorms.

TUESDAY

North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots,
becoming northeast 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots in
the afternoon. Bay and inland waters rough.

TUESDAY NIGHT

Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland
waters light chop.

WEDNESDAY

Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters
light chop.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming
northeast after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop.

THURSDAY

East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop.

THURSDAY NIGHT

Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland
waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A
slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers
after midnight.

FRIDAY

Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Bay and inland waters choppy. Showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms.

FRIDAY NIGHT

Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming
northwest after midnight. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the
evening.

SATURDAY

Northwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters
a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.




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