Rip Current — Kings (brooklyn), New York

2024-07-05 · Kings (brooklyn), New York

Event narrative

Aisha Mohammed, 18, and Zainab Mohammed, 17, of the Bronx were reported missing around 8:10 p.m. Friday near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn by a bystander who said they entered the water and disappeared from view. The teens were found on the shoreline at 9:15 p.m. and rushed to Coney Island Hospital, where they were pronounced dead according to the NYPD.

A relative said it was only their second time going to the beach. They were hanging out with a group of about 12 other people enjoying a sunny day at the popular beach when the skies suddenly opened up in a heavy downpour. A family member said he was returning to the group when he spotted the girls being swept out to sea in a strong current.

Wider weather episode

Strengthening southerly winds brought a moderate to high risk for rip current development along NYC ocean beaches with a combo of 3 to 4 foot southerly wind wave and 2 foot easterly swells. In addition, hot and humid conditions had large crowds flocking to area beaches. Two rip current fatalities occurred in these conditions after hours on July 5th at Coney Island Beach.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1205184. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.