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Waterspout July 25, 2009 · Gulf Side of the Lower Keys Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A waterspout was reported two miles north of Cudjoe Key, and consisted of a full condensation funnel from cloud base to water surface.

The wider storm

A middle-to-upper level disturbance combined with steep thermal lapse rates resulted in numerous strong thunderstorms over the coastal waters surrounding the Florida Keys. The thunderstorms were nearly stationary or drifted slowly southward. Several waterspouts and gale-force wind gusts were observed.

Began near Big Pine Key (24.7415, -81.5048).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 191759. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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