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

2024-05-30 · near Big Pine Key, Gulf of Mexico From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

At least three waterspouts were observed just northwest of Howe Key by the Monroe County Deputy Emergency Manager and several members of the public. One notable, vertical, mature condensation funnel with an attendant spray ring was observed, while at least two other narrow, rope-link mature waterspouts were observed simultaneously.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorm outflow boundaries moving southwest off mainland south Florida collided with a pre-existing convective cloud line just north of the Lower Florida Keys, producing new thunderstorm development and several waterspouts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1171093. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.