Rip Current — Southeast Suffolk, New York

2008-07-28 · Southeast Suffolk, New York

Wider weather episode

As a cold front approached the area, a long fetch of south winds, which were brisk developed.

Strong rip currents caused the death of a 42 year old man that swam at a beach near Dune Road and Dolphin Beach Road in East Quogue.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 140344. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.