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

2012-10-13 · near Key West, Bayside and Gulfside From Craig Key To Halfmoon Shoal Out To 5 Fathoms, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A mature waterspout was observed approximately 11 miles to the west-northwest of Key West. A spray ring was visible as the waterspout moved toward the southwest.

Wider weather episode

An isolated waterspout was observed in association with a rain shower embedded in deep northeast wind flow.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (24.6200, -81.9400)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 418182. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.