Waterspout — Straits of Florida From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To South of Halfmoon Shoal Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

2022-03-20 · near American Shoal Light, Straits of Florida From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To South of Halfmoon Shoal Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed and reported via social media that was visible from Big Pine Shoal. It was reportedly narrow and extended three quarters of the way down from cloud base. No spray ring was observed.

Wider weather episode

Conditions were favorable for the development of multiple cumulus cloud lines around the Lower, Middle and Upper Florida Keys. Several waterspouts were observed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1017664. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.