Waterspout — Carib Waters E Cst Pr Thru Usvi, Atlantic South

2007-07-05 · near Puerto De Fajardo, Carib Waters E Cst Pr Thru Usvi, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A pilot reported a waterspout one mile east of Fajardo's Light House.

Wider weather episode

A weak tropical wave that was passing south of Puerto Rico generated some atmospheric instability and moderate to strong east to southeast winds, conditions favorable for waterspout development.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 41459. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.