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

2020-07-05 · 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

A mature, thin waterspout was observed near Looe Key. The condensation cloud was tilted about 50 degrees from the cloud base to the surface and a spray ring was visible. The waterspout moved toward the northeast. Location estimated based on radar, and the report was relayed by a broadcast meteorologist.

Wider weather episode

An isolated waterspout was observed near Looe Key in association with a rain shower embedded within low level ridging.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 913762. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.