Waterspout — Coastal Waters of Northwestern Puerto Rico Out 10 Nm, Atlantic South

2014-07-11 · near Rincon Lighthouse, Coastal Waters of Northwestern Puerto Rico Out 10 Nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

Strong thunderstorm produced a waterspout which was observed by a local pilot near the coast of Aguada.

Wider weather episode

A tropical wave continued moving west across the local area. Leading edge of tropical wave brought lines of showers with thunderstorms to the island. Strong gusty winds were possible with the strongest thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 537343. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.