Rip Current — Northwest, Puerto Rico
2023-01-18 · Northwest, Puerto Rico
1
Direct deaths
2
Injuries
Event narrative
A man drowned on Jobos Beach in Isabela around 3:30 pm after being swept away by rip currents. Another man who was injured in the incident was transported to a hospital.
Wider weather episode
A long period northwesterly swell and choppy wind-driven seas produced large breaking waves and rough surf conditions along the northern coast of Puerto Rico during mid-January.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1067014. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.