The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for beaches in Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick Counties.

At 7:44 p.m. on Monday, the NWS Wilmington NC released a rip current statement valid for Tuesday between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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

NOAA announced it will be launching a rip current risk map in 2025 for danger posed by storms, even when far from shore.

Ocean Rescue staffing is at off season levels, with beaches covered by a roving patrol. If help is needed, know your location and call 911!

After an Oregon man drowned last weekend, the Galveston Island Beach Patrol is gearing up for a busy summer and sharing ...

May 9 is day six of Hurricane Preparedness Week and focuses on using caution after a storm hits. The 2025 hurricane season ...

Hurricane Preparedness Week is in full swing, focusing on staying protected during storms. This year, new tools aim to enhance safety and preparedness.

A father and U.S. Army veteran drowned off the coast of Florida while trying to save his son and niece from a rip current.

Rip currents are among the deadliest natural hazards at beaches across the U.S. and can endanger even experienced swimmers.

So, how can you spot a rip current before getting in the water? Start by looking at the wave pattern. Rip currents often form where there’s a break in the line of waves—a spot where waves aren ...