Rip currents usually reach a speed of 1 to 2 feet per second. If you're heading to the beach this summer, it's important to be aware of the dangers of rip currents. Here's what you need to know ...

The greatest danger lurking in the waves at the beach this summer isn't a shark — it's a rip current. About 100 people drown from rip currents along U.S. beaches each year, according to the ...

ATLANTA — It's a common threat on sunny days, lurking in the water. Rip currents account for over 75 fatalities in the United States each year. As many Georgians head to the beaches this summer, it's ...

However, there is a hidden danger lurking in the water that can turn a relaxing visit into a deadly tragedy — rip currents. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...

Four people were saved from rip currents at the North Carolina coast on Saturday, with two taken to a hospital following the ...

Recent drowning incidents involving rip currents have sparked renewed concerns about the dangerous swimming conditions and what you should do if you end up in one. On Thursday, a Pennsylvania ...

Rip currents are strong channels of water flowing away from shore, often found near breaks in sandbars or structures. Signs of a rip current include a channel of choppy water, a noticeable color ...

If the wind is blowing steadily toward the shore, the risk of rip currents increases, but other factors and features can also make rip currents more likely to occur. They are not always easy to ...

On Thursday, a 19-year-old man visiting from Oklahoma was caught in a rip current and drowned off of Panama City Beach. On the same day a couple from Pennsylvania died after getting caught in a ...

Strong winds will bring an elevated risk of rip currents starting Monday night through Wednesday morning. If you are heading ...

A Sebastian River High School senior drowned in Vero Beach after being caught in a rip current. The incident occurred at Treasure Shores Park, which does not have stationed lifeguards. Rip ...