Waterspout — Florida Bay Including Blackwater and Buttonwood Sounds, Gulf of Mexico

2012-06-04 · near Key Largo, Florida Bay Including Blackwater and Buttonwood Sounds, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Two waterspouts were observed over Florida Bay just offshore Rock Harbor. The waterspouts were moving toward the east around 10 mph.

Wider weather episode

Waterspouts were observed in association with a small cluster of showers moving through the vicinity of Islamorada and Key Largo.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 396650. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.