Cumulus congestus cloud lines enhanced by cyclonic and divergent upper tropospheric flow aloft resulted in numerous waterspouts.  Waterspouts initially developed near the upper Florida Keys, but eventually evolved near the more robust cloud line near the lower Florida Keys.

Waterspout in BAYSIDE AND GULFSIDE FROM CRAIG KEY TO WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-MAY-22 13:45:00 to 16-MAY-22 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAYTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thin, mostly upright waterspout was observed by the public about 5 miles northwest of Fiesta Key.  A spray ring was briefly visible.

Waterspout in GULF OF MEXICO FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO HALFMOON SHOAL OUT TO 5 FATHOMS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-MAY-22 17:54:00 to 16-MAY-22 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG COPPITT KEY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A waterspout was observed west of Big Coppitt Key.

Waterspout in GULF OF MEXICO FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO HALFMOON SHOAL OUT TO 5 FATHOMS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-MAY-22 16:42:00 to 16-MAY-22 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG COPPITT KEY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A waterspout was observed west-northwest of Big Coppitt Key.

Waterspout in GULF OF MEXICO FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO HALFMOON SHOAL OUT TO 5 FATHOMS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-MAY-22 16:48:00 to 16-MAY-22 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEY WEST
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A waterspout was observed via the WFO Key West rooftop camera west of Key West.

Waterspout in GULF OF MEXICO FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO HALFMOON SHOAL OUT TO 5 FATHOMS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-MAY-22 14:45:00 to 16-MAY-22 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNIPE POINT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A waterspout was observed by the public and relayed via social media north of Sugarloaf Key.

Waterspout in GULF OF MEXICO FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO HALFMOON SHOAL OUT TO 5 FATHOMS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-MAY-22 16:05:00 to 16-MAY-22 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERLAND KEY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A brief waterspout was observed north of Big Pine Key.

Waterspout in GULF OF MEXICO FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO HALFMOON SHOAL OUT TO 5 FATHOMS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-MAY-22 16:07:00 to 16-MAY-22 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNIPE POINT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A brief waterspout was observed via the WFO Key West rooftop camera north-northwest of Boca Chica Key.

Waterspout in GULF OF MEXICO FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO HALFMOON SHOAL OUT TO 5 FATHOMS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-MAY-22 16:15:00 to 16-MAY-22 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITH SHOAL LIGHT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A brief waterspout was observed via the WFO Key West rooftop camera northwest of Key West.

Waterspout in GULF OF MEXICO FROM WEST END OF SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO HALFMOON SHOAL OUT TO 5 FATHOMS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-MAY-22 16:42:00 to 16-MAY-22 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITH SHOAL LIGHT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A waterspout was observed west-northwest of Key West.