Rip Current — Southeast, Puerto Rico
2016-02-23 · Southeast, Puerto Rico
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A tourist was carried away by Rip Current and drowned. His son was also carried away but survived.
Wider weather episode
Hazardous marine conditions affected the local waters. Strong rip current were observed along the north east and southeast beaches of Puerto Rico.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 622203. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.