Rip Current — Coastal Broward County, Florida
2017-01-02 · Coastal Broward County, Florida
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 78-year-old man drowned around 3 PM near Pompano Beach Pier when a rip current pulled him out 100 yards from the beach. Two others in their 60s were rescued in the same incident.
Wider weather episode
Strong east winds brought rough seas and rip currents to all Atlantic beaches during the day. A man drowned near Pompano Beach Pier.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 669799. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.