Rip Current — Coastal Chatham, Georgia

2023-08-27 · Coastal Chatham, Georgia

Event narrative

A lifeguard reported 4 strong rip currents about 25 yards long near the Tybee Pier,

resulting in 3 rescues between 316 PM to 350 PM.

Wider weather episode

Onshore winds in combination with long period swell led to rip currents along the beaches of southeast Georgia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1134474. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.