High Surf — North Central, Puerto Rico
2025-08-24 · North Central, Puerto Rico
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
On August 24th, a man climbed onto a rocky area at Mar Chiquita, Manati, when a wave swept him, and he fell into the sea. His body was recovered the next morning.
Wider weather episode
A long period northerly swell from the then distant TC Erin and AL90 promoted life-threatening rip currents, rough surf conditions, and Small Craft Advisory conditions during the penultimate weekend of August. Three fatalities and multiple injuries were reported at north-oriented beaches of Puerto Rico.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1290349. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.