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

2023-07-13 · 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

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1125039. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.