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

2018-06-30 · 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

Three waterspouts were observed two and five miles south of Looe Key Reef. One of the condensation funnel clouds extended all the way to the water surface.

Wider weather episode

Waterspouts were associated with an isolated strong rain shower moving toward Looe Key Reef.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 771320. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.