Rip Current — Baldwin, Alabama

1999-07-04 · near Gulf Shrs, Baldwin, Alabama

Event narrative

A thirty-three year old male drowned in heavy surf while swimming with friends on West Beach in Gulf Shores. The body was found the next day. Red flags, which warn of dangerous surf conditions, were flying at the time of the drowning.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5707790. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.