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

2007-07-30 · near Red Hook St Thomas, Carib Waters E Cst Pr Thru Usvi, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A pilot reported a waterspout in the waters off of Saint Thomas.

Wider weather episode

Abundant low level moisture associated with a tropical wave combine with local island effects and daytime heating produce scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms affecting parts of the islands and coastal waters in the Virgin Islands.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 42242. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.