Waterspout — Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound, Gulf of Mexico

2025-07-03 · near Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Broadcast media shared video of a waterspout over Charlotte Harbor.

Wider weather episode

Morning through afternoon convection within weak to moderate deep layer west to southwest flow over the state produces a waterspout over Charlotte Harbor in Charlotte County, and a strong marine gust near the mouth of Tampa Bay.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1282652. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.