Rip Current — Washington, Rhode Island

2023-07-27 · Washington, Rhode Island

Event narrative

Missing 15 year old boy due to rip currents. A boat was requested to assist lifeguards doing the search. The search was eventually suspended.

Wider weather episode

A potent mid level shortwave moved in from the Great Lakes bringing widespread wind damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1115345. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.