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

Rip currents are narrow columns of water flowing ... increase awareness and reduce drownings,” said Gregory Dusek, a NOAA scientist who developed the model, in a post on the agency’s website.

It’s a narrow, strong current that flows quickly away from shore, according to the NOAA. Rip currents typically extend from ...

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

including NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Weather Radio. This latest advisory mirrors patterns observed in previous years, where rip currents accounted for a significant ...

Florida's severe weather week is here. And it's a great reminder that weather disasters can happen all year long - not just during hurricane season. Follow along throughout the week to help increase ...

Unfortunately, dangers still lurk in the surf in the form of rip currents, and it's important to keep these safety tips in mind any time you plan to enter the ocean. NOAA's National Ocean Service ...