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Waterspout October 17, 2023 · Coastal Waters of Northwestern Puerto Rico Out 10 Nm, Atlantic South

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What the National Weather Service wrote

Several social media posts from Rincn and Aasco showed videos of a waterspout just off the coast from these municipalities.

The wider storm

With southeasterly winds, sea breeze variations, and afternoon shower and thunderstorm activity, a waterspout was observed near Aasco and Rincn. It did not move inland. On the day of that waterspout, October 17th, a mid-level high pressure was weakening as an upper-level low was approaching the area, a surface trough was also helping to promote afternoon convection.

Began near Rincon Lighthouse (18.2300, -67.3000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1141381. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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