Waterspout — Straits of Florida From Craig Key To West End of Seven Mile Bridge Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

2011-09-03 · near Duck Key, Straits of Florida From Craig Key To West End of Seven Mile Bridge Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed approximately 7 miles east-southeast of Duck Key on the front edge of a cumulus cloud line. The condensation funnel appeared to form and dissipate twice.

Wider weather episode

A waterspout was observed offshore Long Key in association with a convergent cloud line and attendant rain showers embedded within southeast flow.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 349627. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.