High Surf — St. Lucie, Florida

2010-01-24 to 2010-01-25 · St. Lucie, Florida

Event narrative

A persistent onshore flow generated seas of 6 to 8 feet over the near shore coastal waters. A 20 foot boat capsized around 800 am EST on January 24 near the mouth of St. Lucie Inlet. Two men were rescued by another boat, but one of the men died before reaching shore. The second man was treated and released from a local hospital. Neither man was wearing a life jacket.

Wider weather episode

A boat capsized during the morning due to large waves near the mouth of St. Lucie Inlet. Two men were rescued by another boat, but one of the men died before reaching shore.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 205518. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.