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

Rip currents are fast-moving channels of water ... A patch of discoloured water running perpendicular to the beach is often a warning sign of a rip. Another telltale sign of one is a noticeable ...

Severe weather awareness is not all about lightning, floods, tornadoes and hurricanes. The number one weather killer in ...

Many people believe hurricanes or tornadoes rank as Florida's most dangerous weather phenomena. But the real threat is often ...

FIRST WARNING CHIEF METEOROLOGIST TONY MAINOLFI ... 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 ...

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

Tuesday is marine hazards and rips current awareness day. How are rip currents formed? Rip currents have a variety of different developmental factors. For example, you need to consider the shape ...

Florida’s Severe Weather Awareness Week is here, and there are several things you need to know to stay safe if you call ...

“Powerful longshore and rip currents will be present at most beaches,” said NWS in the warning. “Large breaking waves and strong currents may impact harbor entrances and channels causing ...

cold weather warnings, freeze watches, high surf advisories, and rip current statements. Extreme cold warnings are issued when temperatures dip to life-threatening levels, although the ...

On Thursday at 4:27 a.m. an updated rip current statement was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 6 p.m. until Saturday 6 a.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service ...

The National Weather Service and the Florida Division of Emergency Management observe Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week ...