Waterspout — Coastal Waters of Southern Usvi Vieques and Eastern Puerto Rico Out 10 Nm, Atlantic South

2022-08-22 · near Punta Arenas Beach, Coastal Waters of Southern Usvi Vieques and Eastern Puerto Rico Out 10 Nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A media partner reported through social media a waterspout between Vieques and Ceiba. The picture was taken from the ferry.

Wider weather episode

Unsettled weather conditions due to an upper level trough generated streamers from Vieques toward eastern Puerto Rico. A waterspout was spotted from these streamers.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1045501. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.