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

2014-03-19 · near Fajardo Lighthouse, Coastal Waters of Southern Usvi Vieques and Eastern Puerto Rico Out 10 Nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A waterspout was reported by a pilot occurring between the coastal waters of Vieques and Ceiba/Fajardo.

Wider weather episode

A generally fair and stable weather pattern continued throughout the day as a mid to upper level ridge persisted as the main weather feature across the region. However, limited available moisture over the region combined with daytime heating and orographic effects inducing the development of isolated to scattered showers in the afternoon.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 508101. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.