Rip Current — Coastal Broward County, Florida
2009-03-07 · Coastal Broward County, Florida
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 41-year-old Pennsylvania man drowned off Fort Lauderdale Beach as a result of a rip current. The man was swimming near 1735 Atlantic Blvd when he was caught by a rip current.
Wider weather episode
East winds of 15-20 mph created ideal conditions for rip current formation along the southeast Florida Atlantic beaches.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 161927. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.