Waterspout — Gulf Side of the Lower Keys Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

2009-07-19 · near Big Pine Key, Gulf Side of the Lower Keys Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout with a spray ring was observed about 5 miles north of Sugarloaf Key.

Wider weather episode

Two waterspouts developed within a cumulus cloud line north of the Lower Florida Keys.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (24.7674, -81.5495)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 191739. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.