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 ...

Rip currents off the North Carolina coast can be deadly. Often times, the person who goes out to rescue a swimmer in trouble ...

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 ...

The ocean can look calm, inviting and even harmless. But just beneath that postcard-perfect surface, there’s a force that can quietly pull even strong swimmers away from shore in seconds. They’re ...

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 ...

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 ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) – As temperatures warm and summer approaches, many may be making plans for beach vacations. One of the most underrated coastal hazards is rip currents. As of mid-March, 3 people have ...

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 ...