Rip Current — Coastal Chatham, Georgia

2020-08-04 · Coastal Chatham, Georgia

Event narrative

A large and strong rip current was reported near 2nd Street on Tybee Island, which led to four people being rescued approximately 100 yards from the beach.

Wider weather episode

Long period swell associated with a departing low pressure system along with onshore winds led to rip currents along Georgia beaches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 915186. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.