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

Event narrative

A narrow, slightly-tilted waterspout was observed by the Naval Air Station Key West Boca Chica Field observer. The condensation cloud extended from the cloud base to the surface and a spray ring was confirmed through photos relayed through social media. 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 1125040. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.