Rip Current — Coastal Chatham, Georgia

2023-06-29 · Coastal Chatham, Georgia

Event narrative

Tybee Island lifeguards reported two swimmers rescued from a rip current along the beach near 13th Street.

Wider weather episode

High pressure across the region led to a moderately strong onshore flow capable of producing rip currents across southeast Georgia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1110295. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.