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

2012-08-30 · near Marathon, Bayside and Gulfside From Craig Key To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A mature waterspout with a spray ring was observed about two miles north of the 33rd Street boat ramp in Marathon. The waterspout moved slowly toward the west at less than 5 knots.

Wider weather episode

A cumulus cloud line with embedded rain showers produced a well-defined waterspout northwest of Marathon, Florida.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (24.7440, -81.0954)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 411246. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.