Waterspout — Gulf of Mexico From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

2022-08-18 · near Big Coppitt Key, Gulf of Mexico From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Two mature waterspouts were observed north of Big Coppitt Key. Both waterspouts had condensation funnel clouds that extended from cloud base to the surface and visible spray rings. One waterspout was tilted at a 45-degree angle. Both waterspouts moved toward the northeast.

Wider weather episode

Waterspouts developed along a convective cloud line oceanside of the Lower Florida Keys in weak west-southwest lower tropospheric flow.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1054246. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.