Waterspout — Straits of Florida From Craig Key To West End of Seven Mile Bridge Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

2013-04-21 · near Tennessee Reef Light, Straits of Florida From Craig Key To West End of Seven Mile Bridge Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Three waterspouts were observed in association with rain showers offshore the reef about 13 miles southeast of Duck Key. Two of the waterspouts were rope-like in appearance while a third was of medium diameter. The waterspouts moved toward the southwest at 10 knots.

Wider weather episode

Waterspouts were observed in association with rain showers southeast of Duck Key, Florida.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 453033. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.