ORLANDO, Fla. – Whenever heading to a beach off Florida’s east coast, knowing how to identify a rip current and how to safely escape could mean the difference between life and death. Rips, swiftly ...

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 ...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – As spring break approaches, a new tool is being used in Volusia County to give swimmers firsthand experience of the dangers of rip currents. Volusia County Beach Safety on ...

Constant eastward wind flow will keep humidity levels present across parts of Florida. This also increases the risk of rip ...

Hurricanes remain the most widely recognized weather threat in the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, forecasters say the territory faces significant hazards year-round, such as rip currents and hazardous ...