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

2017-10-15 · near Sombrero Key Light, Straits of Florida From Craig Key To West End of Seven Mile Bridge Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed about 11 miles to the southwest of Key West. The condensation funnel extended part-way down from the cloud base.

Wider weather episode

Waterspouts were observed in association with convective cloud lines along the oceanside of Key West. Light east winds were noted in the lower troposphere.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 725801. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.