We're diving into everything you've ever wondered about rip currents to help keep you and your loved ones safe in the water.

If you're one of the millions of people who'll be hitting the beach this summer, make sure you know what to do if you ever find yourself caught in a rip current while swimming. Here's what you should ...

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 ...

HOW THESE SCAMS WORK AND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. RIP CURRENTS ARE ONE OF THE BIGGEST DANGERS AT OUR BEACHES. AND NOW LIFEGUARDS ARE RECREATING THAT THREAT IN A CONTROLLED SETTING. VOLUSIA COUNTY IS ...

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 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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The ocean can look calm, inviting and even harmless. But just beneath that postcard-perfect surface, there’s a force that can ...