Rip Current — Northeast, Puerto Rico
2022-03-08 · Northeast, Puerto Rico
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
A 66-year-old female tourist was swept away by a rip current and drown in Beach Palmas in Humacao.
Wider weather episode
Strong winds resulted in hazardous seas across the Atlantic waters. Therefore, the risk of rip currents was high for many beaches across Puerto Rico.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1012646. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.