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Waterspout May 30, 2012 · Straits of Florida From Ocean Reef To Craig Key Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

One large waterspout with two smaller flanking waterspouts were observed approximately 11 miles southeast of Key Largo beyond the reef. The largest waterspout resembled an elephant trunk and had a well-developed spray ring. The two smaller waterspouts also had developing spray rings.

The wider storm

Waterspouts were observed in association with cumulus cloud lines and developing showers. The first waterspouts were observed near Key Largo. Later, more waterspouts developed near the Lower Keys and Key West.

Began near Key Largo (24.9674, -80.3258).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 386972. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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