Depending on how you look at it; rip currents can either be your best friend or your worst nightmare. These powerful flowing bands of water have caught bathers, swimmers, surfers out for years – and ...

As of April 15, 14 people across the United States have died in the "surf zone," according to preliminary data gathered by the National Weather Service. That includes at least four in Florida, with ...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida deputy jumped into action to save three girls who were struggling in a rip current while ...

If the wind is blowing steadily toward the shore, the risk of rip currents increases, but other factors and features can also increase their likelihood. They are not always easy to spot, so these are ...

Although Easter weekend had nice weather conditions across South Florida and much of eastern Florida—conditions many thought were perfect for a beach trip—the winds did not let up. Strong easterly ...

The National Weather service issued rip current warnings for North Carolina beaches Wednesday. Rip current warnings will remain in effect through Friday. Coastal beaches in Pender County and New ...

As of April 15, 14 people across the United States have died in the "surf zone," including two in Cocoa Beach April 14.