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

2024-08-24 · near Big Coppitt Key, Gulf of Mexico From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout observation was relayed by social media. The waterspout was observed approximately 4 miles west-northwest of Boca Chica Key and had a well-developed collar cloud and stout cone-shaped condensation funnel.

Wider weather episode

Several gale-force wind gusts were observed over the Florida Keys coastal waters as a tropical wave moved westward.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (24.6200, -81.7500)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1214212. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.