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

2010-08-09 · near Big Pine Key, Gulf Side of the Lower Keys Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed approximately 35 miles north northeast of Key West.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system over central Florida produced widespread showers and thunderstorms in the Florida Keys Coastal Waters. Waterspouts were observed well offshore Key West in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 257049. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.