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Waterspout October 6, 2012 · Bayside and Gulfside From Craig Key To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

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What the National Weather Service wrote

A waterspout was observed approximately 3 miles north of Sugarloaf Key. A thick condensation funnel cloud was observed.

The wider storm

A cumulus congestus cloud line developed over the north side of the Lower Florida Keys due to differential heating. A waterspout was observed in association with developing showers along the cloud line.

Began near Summerland Key (24.7294, -81.5728).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 418180. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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