Waterspout — Coastal Waters From Cabo San Juan To the Waters Between Anegada Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 Nm, Atlantic South

2023-04-22 · near Magens Bay, Coastal Waters From Cabo San Juan To the Waters Between Anegada Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 Nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A post in social media showed a waterspout near Fortuna in St. Thomas.

Wider weather episode

A mid level ridge was weakening due to an approaching trough. This trough enhanced instability and showers across the region. Some of these showers resulted in waterspouts around Humacao and St. Thomas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1085128. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.