Waterspout — Chokoloskee To Bonita Beach Fl Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

2024-07-30 · near Wiggins Pass, Chokoloskee To Bonita Beach Fl Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

An off duty NWS employee reported via social media of a waterspout off the coast of Marco Island associated with a shower moving through the area.

Wider weather episode

Convergent and moist south-southeast flow in the low-levels over South Florida supported the development of scattered showers across the local Gulf waters on the morning of July 30th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1197385. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.