Rip Current — Escambia Coastal, Florida

2022-03-16 · Escambia Coastal, Florida

Event narrative

Four swimmers were rescued by Pensacola Beach lifeguards and Escambia County Fire Rescue just after 3 pm. Two swimmers were transported to a local hospital.

Wider weather episode

Strong southerly flow caused rip currents to develop at the coast. Four swimmers were rescued by Pensacola Beach lifeguards and Escambia County Fire rescue.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1012102. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.