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

2026-01-18 · near Wiggins Pass, Chokoloskee To Bonita Beach Fl Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Social media photos depict a waterspout along the leading edge of a frontal boundary offshore of Marco Island.

Wider weather episode

Waterspout activity was reported over the Gulf waters off the coast of Collier County on the afternoon of January 18, 2026 ahead of a cold front.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1313590. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.