Waterspout — Florida Bay, Gulf of Mexico

2015-07-15 · near Plantation Key, Florida Bay, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed just north of Lignumvitae Key as a complete condensation funnel cloud extending to the water surface with a visible spray ring.

Wider weather episode

A waterspout was associated with a towering cumulus cloud and rain shower in Florida Bay north of Islamorada.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 597116. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.