Rip Current — Beaufort, South Carolina
2017-08-19 · Beaufort, South Carolina
1
Direct deaths
2
Injuries
Event narrative
A Beaufort County Emergency Manager confirmed a rip current along the southern end of Hilton Head Island in the Sea Pines vicinity which led to a 61 year old male drowning. A 60 year old female and 24 year old male lifeguard were rescued from the rip current approximately 200 yards from the beach and were transported to a hospital.
Wider weather episode
A southerly wind developed between a weak cold front inland and high pressure over the Atlantic. The wind along with enhanced astronomical influences produced rip currents along South Carolina beaches.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 718916. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.