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

2024-08-30 · near Wiggins Pass, Chokoloskee To Bonita Beach Fl Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Broadcast media relayed a public report, via social media, of a waterspout approximately three miles offshore Naples, seen that afternoon.

Wider weather episode

As diurnal heating increased and the Atlantic sea breeze focused over Southwest Florida, this provided sufficient instability for several thunderstorms across the region and local Gulf waters in the afternoon of August 30th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1211392. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.