Waterspout — Apalachicola To Destin Fl Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

2015-09-06 · near Panama City Beach, Apalachicola To Destin Fl Out 20nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was reported offshore of Panama City Beach from the 16000 block of Front Beach Road. Photos of the waterspout were also viewed on social media.

Wider weather episode

On September 5th, a squall line moved from east to west from the southeast big bend into Apalachee Bay. Strong winds gusts were measured near Bald Point. On September 6th, a waterspout was reported offshore of the 16000 block of Front Beach Road near Panama City Beach.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 597843. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.