High Surf — Coastal York, Maine
2019-08-08 · Coastal York, Maine
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
High Surf with short period breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet and attendant strong undertow aided in a drowning death at Long Sands Beach in York.
Wider weather episode
High surf and strong rip currents contributed to a drowning death of a man on August 8th.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 854530. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.