Waterspout — Straits of Florida From Ocean Reef To Craig Key Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

2016-09-27 · near Alligator Reef Light, Straits of Florida From Ocean Reef To Craig Key Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A charter vessel captain observed a mature waterspout about 11 miles southeast of Windley Key with a large spray ring visible. Report relayed by social media.

Wider weather episode

A deepening upper trough in the eastern Gulf of Mexico promoted strong thunderstorm development near the Upper Florida Keys. Waterspouts and scattered gale-force wind gusts were reported.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (24.8400, -80.4800)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 661815. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.