Rip Current — Northeast, Puerto Rico
2022-03-30 · Northeast, Puerto Rico
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
A 71-year-old male was swept away by the rip currents and drown at Seven Seas in Fajardo.
Wider weather episode
Strong trade winds resulted in hazardous marine and coastal conditions along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, with high rip current risk for much of the local beaches.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1012648. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.