A rip current is a narrow, fast-moving channel of water that flows away from the shoreline and deeper into the ocean.

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 ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH − Bright, sunny weather and clear skies does not automatically mean water conditions aren't dangerous. Along the coast of the Panama City Beach area, the biggest risk to beachgoers ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Heading into the Independence Day week holiday, when North Carolina beaches swell with visitors, swimmers at two islands were rescued from the surf this past week, with ...

Palm Beach County is under a high rip current risk advisory through the evening of April 30. A rip current is a powerful, fast-moving channel of water that flows away from the shore. Inexperienced ...

SAN DIEGO – To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, “Don’t panic!” may be difficult to heed, even if that’s exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but ...