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Waterspout July 5, 2020 · Straits of Florida From West End of Seven Mile Bridge To South of Halfmoon Shoal Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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

Began near American Shoal Light (24.5000, -81.3200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 913762. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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