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

2012-05-29 · near Big Coppitt Key, Bayside and Gulfside From Craig Key To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed approximately 3 miles to the northeast of Boca Chica Key by a Naval Air Station Key West weather observer.

Wider weather episode

Waterspouts were observed in association with a cumulus cloud line aligned parallel and north of U.S. Highway One.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (24.6200, -81.6700)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 386970. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.