Rip Current — Northwest, Puerto Rico

2024-08-11 · Northwest, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

An 83-year-old man (tourist) drowned while swimming at Playa Jobos in Isabela.

Wider weather episode

A surface high pressure across the North Atlantic promoted a moderate to locally fresh easterly wind flow, creating localized choppy conditions. These choppy seas resulted in breaking waves between 3 and 5 feet, increasing the risk to moderate, especially along Jobo's beach, located across northwest PR.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1207220. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.