Waterspout — Carib Waters E Cst Pr Thru Usvi, Atlantic South

2007-01-09 · near Cp Southwest St Croix, Carib Waters E Cst Pr Thru Usvi, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A pilot reported multiple waterspouts about 10 miles northwest of St. Croix.

Wider weather episode

The reflection of a mid level trough located across the Anegada Passage combined with an east southeast wind flow produced favorable atmospheric conditions for waterspout development.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 11113. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.