Rip Current — Coastal Palm Beach County, Florida
2024-11-10 · Coastal Palm Beach County, Florida
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Broadcast media reported one fatality of a 15 year old child who was caught in a strong rip current near Gulf Stream Park in Boynton Beach. Two other family members were rescued. The persistent moderate easterly flow resulted in a high risk of rip
currents for the Palm Beach County beaches. Time is estimated.
Wider weather episode
High pressure over the Atlantic Ocean brought moderate onshore winds to the coast of Palm Beach County in South Florida, which led to strong rip currents on November 10, 2024.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1222326. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.