Rip Current — Escambia, Florida

1996-07-04 to 1996-07-08 · near Pensacola Beach, Escambia, Florida

Wider weather episode

During the long fourth of July weekend, Life Guards at Pensacola Beach reported they had to rescue twenty-three swimmers from the strong rip currents and rough surf. All of the people rescued were treated and released at the scene.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5560011. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.