Rip Current — Coastal Palm Beach County, Florida
2024-11-06 · Coastal Palm Beach County, Florida
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Broadcast media reported that a 50-year-old Canadian man died after a strong rip current pulled him away from a friend while the pair swam off Ocean Ridge. 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 and rough surf on November 6, 2024. Large breaking waves, up to 8 feet, in the surf zone resulted in dangerous beach conditions.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1222540. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.