Rip currents are powerful channels of water that flow away from shore, often causing life-threatening conditions for swimmers.

EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WITN) - Many families will be heading to the beach over the next few days before the start of the school year, but with action in the tropics leading to a high rip current risk ...

But you need to remember swimming safety. Rip currents can be deadly with over 170 fatalities here in Florida over the past 10 years. This is more than lightning, flooding, tornadoes and ...

According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, rip currents are the deadliest weather-related hazard in the state ...

IN DAY TWO OF SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS, WE’RE GOING TO BE FOCUSING IN ON RIP CURRENTS. MOST FOLKS DON’T REALIZE IT, BUT IT’S THE DEADLIEST WEATHER PHENOMENA IN FLORIDA AHEAD OF HURRICANES ...

NWS Jacksonville FL issues a rip current statement on Wednesday January 22nd for Camden County until January 23rd. Check back here for updates.

What could go wrong? Unfortunately, dangers still lurk in the surf in the form of rip currents, and it's important to keep these safety tips in mind any time you plan to enter the ocean.