Waterspout — Straits of Florida From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To South of Halfmoon Shoal Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

2017-05-27 · near American Shoal Light, Straits of Florida From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To South of Halfmoon Shoal Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Three waterspouts were observed within a cumulus cloud line south of the eastern Lower Keys, approximately 10 miles south of Ramrod Key. The longest duration waterspout was of large diameter, resembling an elephant trunk.

Wider weather episode

A few waterspouts were observed in association with a narrow band of showers that developed quickly near and west of Sombrero Key, and moved inside the reef near the Lower Florida Keys.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 704726. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.