What is a rip current? Rip currents are fast-moving channels of water that flow from the shore back to the ocean. While they may look harmless, a rip current can pose serious risks to swimmers who ...

Languages: English. Coastal regions in Texas and Florida are under advisories from the National Weather Service (NWS) because of dangerous rip currents, with meteorologists warning that swimmers ...

IN DAY TWO OF SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS, WE’RE GOING TO BE FOCUSING IN ON RIP CURRENTS. MOST FOLKS DON’T REALIZE IT, BUT IT’S THE DEADLIEST WEATHER PHENOMENA IN FLORIDA AHEAD OF HURRICANES ...

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.

Languages: English. Email: [email protected] Rip currents are powerful channels of water that flow away from shore, often causing life-threatening conditions for swimmers. The NWS has flagged ...

Cape Town - A breakthrough innovation in rip current forecasting is expected ... with funding by the Weather and Climate Science Partners of South Africa through the UK Met Office, the model ...

"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 ...