Rip Current — Northwest, Puerto Rico
2024-02-13 · Northwest, Puerto Rico
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
A man was found floating on the waters near Playa Montones in Isabela. The individual was found dead.
Wider weather episode
A fading long-period northeasterly swell was maintaining hazardous surf conditions across the northern coast of Puerto Rico. Breaking waves were in the order of 10 to 11 feet for these beaches.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1163244. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.