Rip Current — Coastal Flagler, Florida

2023-07-02 · Coastal Flagler, Florida

Event narrative

Flagler Beach Ocean Rescue saved one person from rip currents at South 23rd Street in Flagler Beach.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper-level ridge extended over the region. Light steering flow enabled sea breezes to develop and move inland into the afternoon with a few to isolated strong pulse severe storms along boundary mergers over a very moist and unstable airmass. Local heat advisories were in effect for heat index values 108-112 degrees. A high rip current risk continued at local beaches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1106258. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.