Waterspout — Key W To Dry Tortugas Waters, Gulf of Mexico

2010-05-24 · near Key West, Key W To Dry Tortugas Waters, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed 2 miles northwest of Key West. The visible funnel extended half way down from the cloud base, was thin in width, without any spray ring observed.

Wider weather episode

Cumulus congestus cloud lines along the Lower Florida Keys produced several waterspouts in the nearshore waters.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (24.6040, -81.8330)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 235628. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.