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

2008-04-24 · near Red Hook St Thomas, Carib Waters E Cst Pr Thru Usvi, Atlantic South

Event narrative

The public reported a thunderstorm, producing a waterspout between the islands of Saint Thomas and Saint John.

Wider weather episode

Unstable atmospheric conditions combined with low level moisture and a light southerly flow to produce favorable conditions for waterspouts development.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 86988. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.