Escambia County Public Safety rescued 43 people caught by rip currents on April 26. The dangers posed by rip currents caused ...

That's out of 91 total deaths in the U.S. Since 2010, the vast majority of rip current deaths have happened to men and boys; 635 out of a total 731 victims were male, NOAA data shows. The deaths ...

“Rip currents are the third most common cause of fatalities during a storm,” said Berg. Also, NOAA will start informing ... increase public awareness and improve safety.

A Sebastian River High School senior died May 9, after getting caught in a rip current at Treasure Shores Park. Here's how to ...

Now a HIGH rip current risk at all ocean beaches from Duck to Cape Hatteras. Ocean rescue supervisors are reporting 3-4 foot surf with strong rip currents. Ocean swimming is not recommended, stay ...

Rip currents can sweep a swimmer along as if they are caught on a treadmill. They are often referred to as “drowning machines” by lifeguards, according to NOAA. They are the leading cause of ...

Tornadoes and hurricanes make the biggest headlines, but there are several weather dangers that are more under the radar in ...