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

2007-01-21 · near Charlotte Amalie, Carib Waters E Cst Pr Thru Usvi, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A pilot reported a waterspout about 12 miles south of St. Thomas.

Wider weather episode

An easterly trade winds increased across the area and thereby enhance some of the trade wind showers over the waters which combined with favorable atmospheric conditions produced waterspouts development.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 11118. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.