Rip Current — Coastal Duval, Florida

2017-10-15 · Coastal Duval, Florida

Event narrative

A teen visiting from Guatamala drowned at Jacksonville Beach from a rip current. Surf was about 3-4 ft. Ocean rescue reported multiple rip current rescues over the weekend.

Wider weather episode

Strong onshore flow and high astronomical tides produced a moderate risk of rip currents along the local coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 721660. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.