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

2009-11-23 · near Key West, Gulf Side of the Lower Keys Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed one mile north of Boca Chica Key by the weather observer at Naval Air Station Key West.

Wider weather episode

A waterspout developed within a cumulus cloud line across the Lower Florida Keys.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (24.6072, -81.6902)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 203774. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.