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

2010-09-13 · near Key West, Gulf Side of the Lower Keys Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed about 3 miles north of Key West within a cumulus cloud line.

Wider weather episode

A cumulus cloud line over the extreme Lower Florida Keys produced several waterspouts over Gulf of Mexico waters north of Key West.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 261908. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.