Waterspout — Bayside and Gulfside From Craig Key To West End of Seven Mile Bridge, Gulf of Mexico

2024-08-07 · near Marathon, Bayside and Gulfside From Craig Key To West End of Seven Mile Bridge, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A mature waterspout was observed bayside of Marathon, moving eastward around 10 knots. The thin, tilted condensation funnel cloud extended all the way from the cloud base to the surface with a robust spray ring.

Wider weather episode

Convective cloud lines in a broad area of low level convergence associated with the southwesterly flow well south of the center of tropical cyclone Debby off the South Carolina coast resulted in scattered showers. Three waterspouts were observed, initially on the bayside, then later oceanside, of Key Colony Beach.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1214193. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.