On day two of Severe Weather Awareness Week, we're focusing on rip currents. Most folks don't realize it, but it's the deadliest weather phenomena in Florida, ahead of hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning ...

But you need to remember swimming safety. Rip currents can be deadly with over 170 fatalities here in Florida over the past 10 years. This is more than lightning, flooding, tornadoes and ...

Rip Current: A strong, narrow current that flows away from the shore, often formed by the interaction of waves and the underwater topography. Bathymetry: The study of underwater depth of ocean ...

NWS Jacksonville FL issues a rip current statement on Wednesday January 22nd for Camden County until January 23rd. Check back here for updates.

On Thursday at 4:27 a.m. an updated rip current statement was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 6 p.m. until Saturday 6 a.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties.

"Rip currents exist due to breaking waves and, more importantly, the variability in wave breaking both over time and space," Dr Brander told the ABC. "Basically when waves break, the water level ...

Tuesday is marine hazards and rips current awareness day. How are rip currents formed? Rip currents have a variety of different developmental factors. For example, you need to consider the shape ...

If you're an adventurer who enjoys snorkeling or scuba diving, you should be aware of the potential dangers that await you ...

What could go wrong? 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.