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

2012-07-28 · near Summerland Key, Bayside and Gulfside From Craig Key To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

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.

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 406002. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.