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

2009-08-21 · near Key West, Gulf Side of the Lower Keys Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed about 5 miles north of Key West, just east of a rain shower.

Wider weather episode

A towering cumulus cloud line developed north of Key West during the late afternoon hours on August 21, 2009. A couple waterspouts were observed north of Key West.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (24.6300, -81.7600)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 195666. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.