Rip Current — Eastern Atlantic, New Jersey

2020-07-10 · Eastern Atlantic, New Jersey

Event narrative

Strong ocean currents and waves in the wake of Storm Fay produced strong rip currents. A media report mentions a teenager was pulled under in the strong currents and was not found and presumed drowned.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Storm Fay moved northward along the coasts of Delaware and New Jersey on the afternoon and evening of July 10. The storm produced rainfall totals up to 3 to 6 inches in New Jersey, with the highest totals occurring in the southern part of the state. Some areas also experienced a period of tropical storm force winds, especially near the coast. Overall impacts from wind were limited.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 903180. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.