Waterspout — Craig Key To the W End of the 7 Mile Bridge Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

2010-12-18 · near Marathon, Craig Key To the W End of the 7 Mile Bridge Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Two waterspouts were observed about 5 miles south of Marathon.

Wider weather episode

A line of strong thunderstorms moved rapidly through Dry Tortugas and the Gulf of Mexico Waters west of Key West. Discrete thunderstorm cells developed south of Marathon and moved northeast, resulting in a few waterspout sightings and wind damage on Grassy Key.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 274064. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.