High Surf — Northeast, Puerto Rico

2013-01-01 to 2013-01-04 · Northeast, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A man drowned at Terraplen sector in the municipality of Loiza. He was caught in a Rip Current.

Wider weather episode

Large long period north-northwest swells affected the Atlantic coastline of Puerto Rico,Culebra and the northern Virgin Islands. These swells produced large breaking waves and frequent rip currents, resulting in dangerous surf conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 429176. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.