Funnel Cloud — Salinas, Puerto Rico

2023-09-10 · near Salinas, Salinas, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Several reports from the general public indicated a funnel cloud, observed from Salinas Speedway toward the mountains.

Wider weather episode

As hurricane Lee moved well north of the region, external feeding bands from the hurricane reached the local islands. Additionally, the moisture advected into the region, contributed to the development of strong showers along the Cordillera Central and southern Puerto Rico. A few flooding reports, and even a funnel cloud was detected within this activity.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1128505. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.