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

2009-09-05 · near Key West, Gulf Side of the Lower Keys Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed by personnel at the U.S. Naval Air Station Key West air traffic control tower about 1 mile northeast of Boca Chica Key.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms in the nearshore waters surrounding the Lower Florida Keys produced gale force wind gusts and a waterspout.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 198167. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.