Rip Current — Coastal Chatham, Georgia

2023-08-02 · Coastal Chatham, Georgia

Event narrative

A rip current was reported near Tower 20 (19th Street), which resulted in three swimmers needing to be rescued.

Wider weather episode

High pressure building from the north led to enhanced north-northeast winds along the coast supportive of rip currents.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1133706. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.