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Waterspout April 17, 2023 · Straits of Florida From Ocean Reef To Craig Key Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Multiple waterspouts were observed oceanside of Islamorada just south and east of the reef. One waterspout was observed to be thick, resembling an elephant-trunk, while several others were narrow.

The wider storm

Several waterspouts were observed oceanside of Islamorada as showers and thunderstorms developed in advance of an approaching cold front.

Began near Alligator Reef Light (24.8500, -80.5500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1097513. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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