Rip Current — Coastal Chatham, Georgia

2020-10-18 · Coastal Chatham, Georgia

Event narrative

The Tybee Island Fire Department reported one male in his late 30s drowning due to a rip current near 19th Street along the southern end of Tybee Island, Georgia.

Wider weather episode

Strong northeast winds persisting between a coastal trough and high pressure along with astronomical influences led to a moderate risk of rip currents along the Southeast Georgia coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 922639. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.