Waterspout — Destin To Pensacola Fl Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

2009-09-17 · near Pensacola Beach Pier, Destin To Pensacola Fl Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Public reported a waterspout 4 miles east-northeast of Pensacola Beach on the back bay. Radar indicated the shower producing the waterspout was moving northeast at 15 knots.

Wider weather episode

Several waterspouts were reported around the Mobile Bay area and just off the western Florida Panhandle. These mostly occurred within a few miles of the coastline and over near shore bays.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 198255. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.