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

2008-01-09 · near Christiansted Harbor, Carib Waters E Cst Pr Thru Usvi, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A pilot reported a waterspout 10 miles north of Saint Croix.

Wider weather episode

A cloud convergence band that developed across the British Virgin Islands and extended into Saint Croix produced scattered showers, and favorable atmospheric conditions for waterspout development.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 78664. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.