Waterspout — Florida Bay, Gulf of Mexico

2011-04-05 · near Marathon, Florida Bay, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed about 7 miles north of the Seven Mile Bridge. The visible funnel cloud extended to the surface of the water with a spray ring.

Wider weather episode

A convective squall line in advance of a pre-frontral trough produce numerous gale-force wind gusts throughout the Florida Keys. Prior to the passage of the squall line, cumulus cloud lines developed in advance in the unstable airmass over the Florida Keys. A non-supercell waterspout was observed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 304483. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.