Rip Current — Coastal Okaloosa, Florida
2009-07-03 · Coastal Okaloosa, Florida
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Albert Mullally Jr of Morgan City Louisiana drowned just after 6 PM CDT while swimming in the surf at James Lee Park in Destin.
Wider weather episode
Strong rip currents along the Western Florida Panhandle become deadly at Destin on July 3rd when a tourist visiting from Louisiana drowns at James Lee Park.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 200128. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.