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Waterspout May 18, 2023 · Gulf of Mexico From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

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What the National Weather Service wrote

A mature waterspout was observed just east of Little Torch Key on the Gulf of Mexico side of South Pine Channel. A nearly-vertical, narrow condensation cloud extended about 80 percent of the way down from cloud base, with the spray ring displaced to the north. The waterspout was nearly stationary.

The wider storm

A surface ridge extended across the Bahamas while a trough of low pressure was located over the southeast United States. A weak pressure pattern existed over the Florida Keys along with ample moisture for convection. An isolated waterspout developed over the South Pine Channel.

Began near Big Pine Key (24.6700, -81.3800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1099392. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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