On beaches with no lifeguards, like Longboat Key, knowing what to look for and how to escape a rip current might just save a ...

A rip current is a fast, narrow stream of water that flows away from shore, and can pose a serious danger to swimmers and ...

As summer approaches and beach days return to the shores of our local lakes, water safety and drowning prevention is top of mind for Nathan MacIntyre. The long-time lifeguard and water safety advocate ...

BOSTON (AP) — Rip currents are one of the coast's greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year. Hurricane Erin is bringing the potentially deadly currents to the East Coast this ...

When a hurricane approaches the U.S., forecasts for high winds and intense rain often grab the attention, but rip currents far away from the landfall location also present a deadly hazard. To place ...

Along the beaches of Broward and Miami-Dade Counties on Sunday, you'll see red flags indicating that there are rip currents.

There are a wide range of factors that can cause different kinds of currents. These include wind, tidal movement, river and ...

At 10:16 a.m. on Tuesday, the NWS Wilmington NC released a rip current statement in effect until 8 p.m. for Coastal Brunswick ...

On Monday at 5:05 a.m. the NWS Wilmington NC issued an updated rip current statement valid between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. for ...