Rip currents can be unsuspecting, and when spending a day at the beach, it's important to be aware of the threats from rip currents, understand how they happen and how to save yourself if you get

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

ORLANDO, Fla. – Whenever heading to a beach off Florida’s east coast, knowing how to identify a rip current and how to safely escape could mean the difference between life and death. Rips, swiftly moving currents of water, can sweep even the strongest ...

Hazardous marine and beach conditions continue across South Florida, with rip currents and high surf expected over the next few days.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Volusia County Beach Safety is turning to a new hands-on training tool to help residents and tourists better understand one of the ocean’s most persistent dangers: rip currents. The device, demonstrated Thursday at Daytona State ...

In recent years, the Jersey Shore has become synonymous with a particular aesthetic and culture. However, long before people were tuning in to see the antics of a particular group of locals, they were traveling from all over the country to enjoy the shore ...

Tropical Storm Erin -- which is forecast to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season by Saturday morning -- won't have a direct impact on the U.S., but it will bring dangerous rip currents to the East Coast. Puerto Rico can expect a high ...

The National Weather Service in Charleston is warning beachgoers of a moderate risk of rip currents through at least Thursday, creating dangerous swimming and s

HOW THESE SCAMS WORK AND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. RIP CURRENTS ARE ONE OF THE BIGGEST DANGERS AT OUR BEACHES. AND NOW LIFEGUARDS ARE RECREATING THAT THREAT IN A CONTROLLED SETTING. VOLUSIA COUNTY IS THE FIRST IN THE STATE TO USE THESE NEW SIMULATORS.