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Waterspout July 28, 2012 · Bayside and Gulfside From Craig Key To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Two waterspouts were reported approximately two miles to the north fo Cudjoe Key near the north end of Kemp Channel. The first waterspout had a large trunk-like appearance approximately one-third the way down from cloud base to the horizon. The second waterspout was thinner and more rope-like in appearance, and began at 1:53 PM LST.

The wider storm

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

Began near Summerland Key (24.7000, -81.5000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 406002. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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