Ocean conditions were considered life-threatening across many beaches in the U.S. and the Caribbean.

As temperatures warm and many make beach vacation plans, Meteorologist Kristen Currie explains how to stay safe if caught in a rip current.

Florida's coast, from Palm Coast to Miami, is expected to have a high risk for rip currents -- a red flag -- through Sunday, March 22. Here's how to spot a rip current and stay safe.

Crews say the swimmers had been caught in a strong rip current generated by a nearby river mouth with fast-moving outflow off Nanakuli.

BROOKLYN (WABC) -- It has already been a deadly summer in our local waterways with drownings involving children and teenagers. Monday, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams spent the day reminding ...

With spring break drawing thousands of visitors to South Florida beaches, Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue is alerting beachgoers to check conditions before heading into the water.

Dangerous rip currents at Jacksonville beaches today; sunny and warm with storms likely Sunday. Avoid the surf and check forecasts before boating.

Contributor content. Learn how to look out for rip currents when at the Jersey Shore and what to do if you are caught in one.

On Sunday at 5:35 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a rip current statement from Monday 2 p.m. until Tuesday 8 p.m. The statement is for Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and ...

Red flags are flying again along the Florida coast because of rip currents caused by bad weather out in the Atlantic. Nearly 300 people had to be rescued along Volusia County’s beaches last weekend ...

Lifeguards on Volusia County beaches are urging people to be careful because of the high risk of rip currents. Conditions over the weekend influenced a large number of rescues. Volusia County Beach ...

If the wind is blowing steadily toward the shore, the risk of rip currents increases, but other factors and features can also make them more likely. They are not always easy to spot, so these are said ...