Rip Current — Pinellas, Florida
2011-05-14 · Pinellas, Florida
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 17 year old male was standing in chest-high water off of Treasure Island Beach and got caught in a rip current and drowned, while a severe thunderstorm also approached the area.
Wider weather episode
A squall line formed well ahead of a cold front and moved through the area. The storms produced damaging winds and large hail.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 291544. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.