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

2014-06-28 · near Fajardo Lighthouse, Coastal Waters of Southern Usvi Vieques and Eastern Puerto Rico Out 10 Nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A civilian reported a water spout over the coastal waters between Fajardo and Culebra. The water spout was approaching land.

Wider weather episode

The combination of a east northeast wind flow, and favorable upper level atmospheric conditions led to favorable conditions for waterspout formation.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 530019. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.