Rip Current — Coastal Nassau, Florida
2017-09-24 · Coastal Nassau, Florida
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
A male drowned in rough surf conditions about 1 mile east of Fernandina Beach. His 20 year old son was rescued and treated for injuries.
Wider weather episode
High and rough surf contributed to more frequent rip currents with a high risk of rip currents in effect.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 721324. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.