Waterspout — Coastal Waters East of Puerto Rico, Around Vieques, and Around and Just North of Culebra and Saint John, Atlantic South

2025-08-28 · near Punta Arenas Beach, Coastal Waters East of Puerto Rico, Around Vieques, and Around and Just North of Culebra and Saint John, Atlantic South

Event narrative

Social Media photos reported a funnel cloud near the coast between Naguabo & Ceiba, around 3.6 miles SE from the coast.

Wider weather episode

The proximity of a tropical wave contributed to the formation of showers and thunderstorms across the eastern third of PR. A funnel cloud developed around 3.6 miles SE from the coast between Naguabo & Ceiba.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1292478. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.