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

2017-12-19 · near Punta Tuna Lighthouse, Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico Out 10 Nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A funnel cloud was observed across the waters just southeast of Patillas.

Wider weather episode

A southeast wind flow combined with favorable atmospheric conditions to produce waterspouts across local coastal waters.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 732487. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.