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

ORLANDO, Fla. – Whenever heading to a beach off Florida’s east coast, knowing how to identify a rip current and how to safely escape could mean the difference between life and death. Rips, swiftly ...

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 ...

Just in time for spring break, one Florida lifeguard agency has a new tool for teaching swimmers how to survive deadly rip currents. Volusia County Beach Safety, whose officers and lifeguards oversee ...

Rip Current Awareness Week is an important reminder to learn how to spot and escape these common dangers.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Rip currents are one of the most dangerous hazards at the beach and understanding how they form and what the risk levels mean can help save lives. This overview breaks down the ...

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 ...

At 11:02 a.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service issued an updated rip current statement valid from 6 p.m. until Tuesday 6 p.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service describes, ...

Beach safety experts are warning swimmers to stay calm and avoid swimming against rip currents, which kill more Australians annually than bushfires, floods, cyclones and sharks combined. Coastal ...