Rip Current — Coastal Chatham, Georgia

2021-07-14 · Coastal Chatham, Georgia

Event narrative

The Tybee Island Fire Department reported a large and strong rip current that started around noon and lasted through around 2 pm. The rip current was near 14th Street and there were 4 rescues performed.

Wider weather episode

Conditions became supportive of the development of rip currents along the southeast Georgia coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 965941. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.