Rip Current — Northwest, Puerto Rico
2021-11-13 · Northwest, Puerto Rico
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 71-year-old male swimming at Penon Brusi Beach drowned in a rip current.
Wider weather episode
A northerly swell was invading the local waters, with seas ranging 5 to 7 feet. Breaking waves along the north-facing beaches of the islands kept the risk of rip currents high.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 993074. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.