Funnel Cloud — Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico

2023-10-20 · near Santa Isabel, Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Public reported a funnel cloud in front of El Malecon in Santa Isabel. This cloud did not touched the water or land. Thunderstorms were developing near the area.

Wider weather episode

External feeding bands and moisture field from hurricane Tammy moving well east and north of the region reached the local islands. Additionally, a nearby TUTT and remnants of T.C. Sean also helped promote rain activity. Flooding reports where received as strong showers and thunderstorms affected the island leaving around from 2 to 5 inches of rain, particularly across Eastern Interior, E/SE, Western-Western Interior and South-Central Puerto Rico as well as the metro area. A funnel cloud was detected within this activity.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1145435. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.