High Surf in Coastal Duval, Florida

High Surf October 15, 2016 · Coastal Duval, Florida

Death

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 38 year old male tourist drowned while swimming in rough surf near 11th Street in Atlantic Beach. Surf heights of 3-5 ft were forecast as well as a high risk of rip currents.

The wider storm

Strong onshore flow and rough surf created dangerous nearshore water conditions. A high risk of rip currents was in effect.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 660858. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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