Waterspout — Mobile Bay, Gulf of Mexico

2009-10-12 · near Gaillard Island, Mobile Bay, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Waterspout formed just east of the entrance to the Theodore Industrial Canal off the western shores of Mobile Bay.

Wider weather episode

Waterspouts formed around the Mobile Bay area during the morning hours.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (30.5221, -88.0863)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 200180. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.