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

2012-07-28 · 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 5 miles to the north-northeast of Key West. The waterspout was thin and rope-like.

Wider weather episode

A towering cumulus cloud line produced several waterspouts north of the Lower Florida Keys.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 405998. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.