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

2012-05-22 · near Big Coppitt Key, Bayside and Gulfside From Craig Key To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A short-duration, weak waterspout with no discernible spray ring was observed by the Naval Air Station Key West weather observed approximately two miles north northeast of Boca Chica Key.

Wider weather episode

An isolated waterspout was observed in association with a developing cumulus congests cloud line along the north side of the Lower Florida Keys.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 386964. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.