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Waterspout July 13, 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 narrow, vertical waterspout was observed via the WFO Key West webcams. The view of the water surface was obscured, however the condensation cloud extended from the cloud base to the horizon. The waterspout moved toward the southwest around 5 knots.

The wider storm

Numerous waterspouts developed in association with developing showers along a regenerative convective cloud line flanking the Lower Florida Keys. The atmosphere consisted of high convective available energy and little if any convective inhibition.

Began near Big Coppitt Key (24.6500, -81.7700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1125039. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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