Waterspout — Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico From 10 Nm To 17n, Atlantic South

2014-10-22 · near Fort Fredericksted, Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico From 10 Nm To 17n, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A waterspout was reported 2 miles east of Ceiba.

Wider weather episode

An upper trough just east of the forecast area enhanced the trade wind showers across the local Caribbean waters producing favorable atmospheric conditions for waterspout development.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (18.2700, -65.6200)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 542992. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.