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

2022-09-12 · near Key West, Gulf of Mexico From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A mature waterspout was observed by a Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary technician north of Lakes Passage. The waterspout was very narrow and nearly vertical with a spray ring visible at the surface. The movement was slowly toward the northwest. A second, extremely narrow waterspout was observed from the National Weather Service office in Key West further north, extending a quarter of the way from cloud base to the surface.

Wider weather episode

Convective cloud lines developed near and north of the Lower Florida Keys, producing scattered showers, thunderstorms, and a few waterspouts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1058134. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.