Rip Current — Coastal Broward County, Florida

2024-01-24 · Coastal Broward County, Florida

Event narrative

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue reported that responders rescued 6 distressed swimmers. One was transported to a hospital. Moderate onshore winds led to a high risk of rip currents along the beaches of Broward County. Time is estimated.

Wider weather episode

High pressure over the Atlantic Ocean brought moderate onshore winds to the coast of Broward County in South Florida, which led to strong rip currents and rough surf.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1149111. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.