Rip Current — Coastal Chatham, Georgia

2021-07-24 · Coastal Chatham, Georgia

Event narrative

Tybee Island lifeguards reported numerous rip currents over the past hour from 8th Street to 19th Street. The rip currents were moderate in strength and one rescue was reported.

Wider weather episode

Modest onshore flow combined with astronomical influences from a full moon combined to create an enhanced risk of rip currents along the southeast Georgia coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 966118. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.