Depending on how you look at it; rip currents can either be your best friend or your worst nightmare. These powerful flowing bands of water have caught bathers, swimmers, surfers out for years – and ...

In recent years, the Jersey Shore has become synonymous with a particular aesthetic and culture. However, long before people were tuning in to see the antics of a particular group of locals, they were ...

Rip currents can be unsuspecting, and when spending a day at the beach, it's important to be aware of the threats from rip currents, understand how they happen and how to save yourself if you get ...

Red flags are flying again along the Florida coast because of rip currents caused by bad weather out in the Atlantic. Rip currents occur all year round in Florida, but they become more noticeable in ...

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - Rip Current Awareness Week is an important reminder to learn how to spot and escape these common dangers. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), rip currents are ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Rip currents are one of the most dangerous hazards at the beach and understanding how they form and what the risk levels mean can help save lives. This overview breaks down the ...

Signs of a rip current include a gap of calm water, churning water, or a line of debris moving away from shore. Rip currents ...

Rip currents have killed 285 people in Florida over the past 16 years. Rip current advisories are issued by the NWS - and beach flags also indicate dangerous conditions. Why do so many ignore the ...