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 ...

Constant eastward wind flow will keep humidity levels present across parts of Florida. This also increases the risk of rip currents along Florida's east coast.

Red flags are flying again along the Florida coast because of rip currents caused by bad weather out in the Atlantic. Nearly 300 people had to be rescued along Volusia County’s beaches last weekend ...

Florida's Atlantic coast will not be the place to be this week. Swimmers are advised to stay out of the water due to a high risk of rip currents through at least Wednesday. There will be rough surf ...

Rip currents are nothing new to Florida. But they can be extremely dangerous – especially to visitors who don't often experience the power of the ocean. Sign up for our Newsletters Volusia County ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Volusia County Beach Safety unveiled a rip current simulator at Daytona State’s Aquatic Center. The tool will help residents and ...

This former lifeguard helped launch an ocean safety campaign in Australia. Can his tips for escaping deadly rip currents save ...

On Friday at 1:52 p.m. the National Weather Service released an updated rip current statement in effect until 6 p.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties. "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers ...

Even on a beautiful beach day, dangerous rip currents can be present, and knowing how to spot them could save your life. A rip current is a powerful, narrow channel of fast-moving water that flows ...