Waterspout — Jupiter Inlet To Deerfield Beach Fl Out 20nm, Atlantic South

2023-09-19 · near Port of Palm Beach, Jupiter Inlet To Deerfield Beach Fl Out 20nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported a waterspout off the coast of West Palm Beach as a thunderstorm moved over the area.

Wider weather episode

A frontal boundary situated over Central Florida brought a warm and moist airmass over South Florida, which combined with ample lift from mid-level troughing to develop scattered showers and thunderstorms over the area during the afternoon and evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1141356. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.