Rip Current — Baldwin, Alabama

1999-09-19 · near Gulf Shrs, Baldwin, Alabama

Event narrative

Two persons from out of state were swimming in rough water near Gulf Shores. They both struggled in the surf and bystanders were able to get to one of the swimmers out of the rough water but could not get the other one. He was not found until the next day. Red Flag Warnings were flying along the beaches due to rough surf.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5717715. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.