Rip Current — Baldwin, Alabama

1996-07-30 · near Orange Beach, Baldwin, Alabama

Wider weather episode

A couple was swimming in the gulf just offshore of Orange Beach when strong rip currents took them both under the water. The husband tried to save his wife but was unable to do so. She drowned and he was taken to a local hospital and was later released. They were from out of town and were in the area to attend a funeral.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5560009. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.