Rip currents are a leading cause of near-shore drownings, but there are effective ways to survive one. And these phenomena also play important ecological roles that are an emerging research area.

On Thursday at 3:21 a.m. an updated rip current statement was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 6 a.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service says to be ready ...

On Sunday at 6:55 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated rip current statement in effect until Monday at midnight for Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service says to prepare ...