Volcanic Ash · Puerto Rico

Volcanic Ash July 13, 2003 – July 14, 2003 · Culebra, Puerto Rico

The wider storm

A strong tropical wave moved across the Island of Montserrat causing the collapse of the volcanic ash dome of Montserrat Soufriere Hills volcano. Southeast winds carried the volcanic ash towards Puerto Rico. The ash was deposited the area covering roads, car an vegetation by a thin ash layer. Local aviation operations were impacted by this event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5373669. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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