Waterspout — Straits of Florida From Ocean Reef To Craig Key Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

2021-05-01 · near Alligator Reef Light, Straits of Florida From Ocean Reef To Craig Key Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A waterspout was observed about 18 miles southeast of Windley Key. No spray ring was observed.

Wider weather episode

A surface trough extending southwest from the northern Bahamas through south Florida provided weak convergence necessary to develop short cloud lines just offshore the Florida Keys.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 963294. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.