Waterspout — Coastal Waters of Northwestern Puerto Rico Out 10 Nm, Atlantic South

2023-08-17 · near Rincon Lighthouse, Coastal Waters of Northwestern Puerto Rico Out 10 Nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

Emergency managers reported a waterspout at Pico de Piedra Beach in Aguada, PR.

Wider weather episode

A tropical wave with its axis between Puerto Rico and the Mona Passage produced strong thunderstorms with gusty winds and flooding rains across Puerto Rico on the 17th of August. In addition, a waterspout developed off the northwestern coast of PR.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1122503. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.