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

2013-09-17 · near Punta Arenas Beach, Coastal Waters of Southern Usvi Vieques and Eastern Puerto Rico Out 10 Nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A waterspout was reported few miles north of Vieques Airport.

Wider weather episode

A weak upper level trough combined with daytime heating and a southeast wind flow to produced favorable atmospheric conditions for waterspout development over the coastal waters east of Puerto Rico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 478863. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.