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

2011-06-13 · near Big Pine Key, Gulf Side of the Lower Keys Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed one mile north of Big Pine Key. The visible funnel cloud extended to the water surface.

Wider weather episode

A towering cumulus cloud line developed during the late afternoon hours of June 13th, producing showers and a couple waterspouts in the Gulf of Mexico nearshore waters just north of Big Pine Key.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 306015. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.