Waterspout — Bayside and Gulfside From Craig Key To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

2011-10-03 · near Key West, Bayside and Gulfside From Craig Key To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A mature waterspout was observed with a spray ring about 6 miles west of Sunset Key.

Wider weather episode

Waterspouts developed within a towering cumulus cloud line and associated rain showers moving northwest across the Lower Florida Keys.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 352745. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.