Waterspout — Pascagoula Ms To Sw Pass of Ms R Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

2009-06-03 · near Biloxi, Pascagoula Ms To Sw Pass of Ms R Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A water spout was observed over Mississippi Sound.

Wider weather episode

An upper level disturbance moving across the area, in combination with a moist and unstable atmosphere, resulted in the development of numerous thunderstorms, of which a few were strong.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 181138. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.