Waterspout — Coastal Waters From Pt Mansfield To Rio Grande River Tx Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

2022-09-23 · near South Padre Island, Coastal Waters From Pt Mansfield To Rio Grande River Tx Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was sighted approximately 1 to 2 nautical miles southeast of Boca Chica Beach on the morning of September 23rd. A meteorologist for SpaceX shared the pictures. Timing was based off their observation along with radar.

Wider weather episode

A waterspout formed from a small shower over the southern Gulf waters about 1 to 2 nautical miles southeast of Boca Chica Beach the morning of September 23rd.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (26.0538, -97.1429)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1051844. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.