Waterspout — Coastal Waters of Southern Usvi Vieques and Eastern Puerto Rico Out 10 Nm, Atlantic South

2013-04-16 · near Punta Arenas Beach, Coastal Waters of Southern Usvi Vieques and Eastern Puerto Rico Out 10 Nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

An off duty NWS employee reported a waterspout around 3 miles northwest of Punta Isabela in Vieques.

Wider weather episode

The influence of a mid to upper level trough, interacting with low level moisture produce favorable atmospheric conditions which aid in the development of waterspout over the coastal waters of eastern Puerto Rico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 449215. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.