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

2008-02-20 · near Puerto De Fajardo, Carib Waters E Cst Pr Thru Usvi, Atlantic South

Event narrative

A pilot reported a waterspout about 3 miles east of the Fajardo airport.

Wider weather episode

A moderate to fresh trade wind flow prevailed across the local waters and was transporting shallow patches of moisture which at times allowed for waterspout development.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 85075. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.