Rip currents can be dangerous and even deadly if you don't know what to do. Learn how to keep yourself safe this summer.

A rip currents safety sign at Punta Rassa Park, Fort Myers, Fla., Nov. 7, 2013. Universal Images Group via Getty Images, FILE If you're heading to the beach this summer, it's important to be aware ...

Rip currents are dangerous channels of water that pull swimmers away from the shore. Know the signs to spot them before your next dip in the ocean.

Here are five reliable ways to spot a rip and stay safe in the water… 1. Calm-looking water between waves. One of the most deceptive signs of a rip current is an area of calm water between ...

The National Weather Service is warning beachgoers of rip currents in some coastal areas of North Carolina and South Carolina ...

Rip currents are actually narrow, Leatherman says, adding that they’re usually just about 10 to 20 feet in width. As the current drags you out, don’t try to swim toward shore.

Rip currents pose the greatest threat to swimmers, but beachgoers should also be careful about wildlife and sun exposure.

Many beachgoers enjoying the waters off Newport Beach on the July 4th holiday were in for a rude awakening. Lifeguards ...

NOAA announced it will be launching a rip current risk map in 2025 for danger posed by storms, ... Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location.

Rip currents, not wave size, pose the greatest threat to Gulf Coast swimmers. Beach flag colors in Bay County and Panama City Beach indicate rip current strength, not wave height.

The National Weather Service is warning beachgoers of rip currents and other beach hazards in some coastal areas of South ...