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

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

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed east of Duck Key near the Long Key Viaduct.

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 274065. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.