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 ...

If the wind is blowing steadily toward the shore, the risk of rip currents increases, but other factors and features can also make them more likely. They are not always easy to spot, so these are said ...

Rip currents off the North Carolina coast can be deadly. Often times, the person who goes out to rescue a swimmer in trouble is the one who ends up losing their life, experts say. Rip currents are the ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – This week is the National Weather Service’s second annual Rip Current Awareness Week. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe while enjoying the Lowcountry’s beaches. What ...

If the wind is blowing steadily toward the shore, the risk of rip currents increases, but other factors and features can also increase their likelihood. They are not always easy to spot, so these are ...

As of April 15, 14 people across the United States have died in the "surf zone," according to preliminary data gathered by the National Weather Service. That includes at least four in Florida, with ...

The National Weather Service Office in Mobile has warned of dangerous rip current and surf conditions in the Florida Panhandle this week. The rip current forecast comes after two drownings at two ...