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

2020-09-27 · 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

A waterspout was observed about 10 miles south of Spanish Harbor Channel and south of Looe Key, and reported via social media. The condensation cloud extended around two-thirds from the cloud base to the surface and a spray ring was visible.

Wider weather episode

An isolated waterspout was observed in association with a shower south of Looe Key.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (24.5100, -81.3500)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 922874. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.