Waterspout — W End of the 7 Mile Bridge To Key W Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

2009-07-21 · near Key West, W End of the 7 Mile Bridge To Key W Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed approximately 5 miles southeast of the Key West International Airport. A second waterspout developed at 725 AM EST in the same area, and dissipated at 731 AM EST.

Wider weather episode

A cumulus cloud line developed during the early morning hours of July 21, 2009. Two waterspouts were observed near Key West. During the afternoon hours, the cloud line expanded to nearshore waters along the Middle and Lower Florida Keys. Isolated gale force wind gusts were observed with a thunderstorm along this cloud line, as well as an additional waterspout.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 191748. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.