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Cape Region feels effects of Hurricane Lee
The rough surf of Hurricane Lee is bringing out many curious beachgoers. NICK ROTH PHOTOS
September 15, 2023
While Hurricane Lee will stay offshore, its effects are being felt in the Cape Region, as the coast is getting battered by rough surf and high winds.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is calling for deadly rip currents and waves that may exceed 10 feet.
In Rehoboth Beach, the beach patrol has issued a red-flag warning to stop beachgoers from attempting to go in the water.
The Rehoboth Beach Patrol has issued a red-flag warning due to surf conditions. The red flag with the black square indicates a storm warning. Hoisting the flags is Chief Rich Szvitich.
Rehoboth Beach Patrol lifeguard Jonathon Kohr wades out into the surf to check the conditions before taking the stand. Capt. Jeff Giles noted that Kohr is a very experienced guard.
No matter the conditions, beach walks are sometimes a necessity.
There’s a lot of activity on the beach in Rehoboth Sept. 15, as people check out the rough conditions.
NOAA is predicting waves could exceed 10 feet.
Despite the conditions, the trash must be picked up on the beach.
The surf is covering most of the beach in Rehoboth, but hasn’t yet reached the dune line early Sept. 15.
Hurricanes often produce the best waves for local surfers.
With the Harbor of Refuge lighthouse in the background, the rough surf crashes into the shoreline at Cape Henlopen State Park.
The big waves were a big attraction at sunrise on the beach in Rehoboth.
BILL SHULL PHOTOS
A family watches the waves which, at times, looked like a wall of water crashing ashore.
Some people ignored rip current warnings and tried to take on the cold, powerful surf at sunrise.
