Rip Current — Coastal Bay, Florida

2017-07-24 · Coastal Bay, Florida

Wider weather episode

On July 24th, the Bay County Sheriff's office reported a drowning due to rip currents behind Coral Reef Condominiums on Thomas Drive. Single red flags were flying at the time of the incident and a high rip current risk statement had been issued for the day.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 702273. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.