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

2025-08-21 · near Wiggins Pass, Chokoloskee To Bonita Beach Fl Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Trained spotter reported a waterspout associated with a small shower just to the northwest of Marco Island.

Wider weather episode

West-southwesterly wind flow across South Florida as Hurricane Erin passed well to the east in the Atlantic Ocean.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (26.0200, -81.7800)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1290592. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.