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

2007-10-06 · near East Point St Croix, Carib Waters E Cst Pr Thru Usvi, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A pilot reported a waterspout 15 miles northwest of Saint Croix.

Wider weather episode

A broad area of low pressure located north of the Virgin Islands combined with an upper level low dropping down from the north to produce conditions favorable for waterspout development.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 62403. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.