Waterspout — Carib Waters E Cst Pr Thru Usvi, Atlantic South

2007-08-29 · near Christiansted Harbor, Carib Waters E Cst Pr Thru Usvi, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A pilot reported a waterspout 14 miles northwest of the St.Croix airport.

Wider weather episode

Low level moisture in combination with a southeast wind flow at lower level produced favorable conditions for waterspout development.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 54121. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.