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Waterspout September 6, 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

A waterspout was observed approximately three miles to the north of Key Colony Beach. The waterspout consistent of a narrow funnel cloud tilted 30 degrees from the vertical, was nearly stationary, with development and dissipation episodic. A rain shaft from a nearby rain shower was observed in close proximity to the waterspout.

The wider storm

Southerly flow produced convective streamers through the Florida Keys, with a few waterspouts reported. The waterspouts developed near rain showers which were enhanced by an upper low pressure system near the east central coast of Florida.

Began near Marathon (24.7700, -81.0200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 415404. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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