Waterspout — Straits of Florida From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To South of Halfmoon Shoal Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

2023-09-15 · near Sombrero Key Light, Straits of Florida From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To South of Halfmoon Shoal Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed about 6 miles south of Big Pine Key on the upshear side of a developing thunderstorm. The initial funnel cloud was short and vertical, followed by an extended decay stage with a funnel visible, yet narrow funnel.

Wider weather episode

A waterspout was observed in association with a convective rain shower over the Straits of Florida south of Big Pine Key.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1142257. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.