A rip current is a fast, narrow stream of water that flows away from shore, and can pose a serious danger to swimmers and beachgoers.

A RED FLAG DAY with HIGH rip current risk at ocean beaches from Duck to Buxton and on Ocracoke Island. Ocean conditions will lead to powerful rip currents and dangerous breaking waves. Ocean ...

Imelda has reached hurricane strength and is bringing rain, gusty winds and heavy surf to the North Carolina coast. Imelda is expected to take a sharp turn away from the southeastern United States on ...

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At 6:39 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued an updated rip current statement in effect until Wednesday at 6 a.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties. "Rip currents can sweep even the best ...

The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. Read more on our AI policy here. On Monday at 5:05 a.m. the NWS ...