These Are the High-Risk Areas on Florida’s Beaches and Coastline, Per a Warning from the National Weather Service

National Weather Service warns of high-risk rip currents – Aerial View of Florida Beach Coastline – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mia2you The National Weather Service (NWS) warns travelers on Florida’s Atlantic coast to be cautious of rip currents. Last week, the NWS issued a warning regarding the danger posed by rip currents throughout Florida’s

Fort Lauderdale officials stage a rip current safety demonstration following a series of rip currents

Surfers by rip current – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Exotico y Barato Photos WSVN, Fort Lauderdale, Florida – In response to a recent spate of rip current-related incidents, Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue conducted a rip current safety demonstration. The Fort Lauderdale Beach location of the safety demonstration was close to Vistamar Street and A1A.

Over the Fourth of July weekend, Hurricane Beryl may bring “life-threatening” rip currents to Florida beaches

Hurricane Aerial View – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by elRoce Orlando, Florida – As Hurricane Beryl moves through the Caribbean and approaches the Gulf of Mexico this week, there may be rip current hazards for Florida beaches. Forecasters say that in addition to Florida’s east coast beaches along the Gulf Coast, there may be an

Plans for Florida’s spring break beaches ruined by strong waves and hazardous rip currents

Spring Break Sunny Isles Beach — Courtesy: Shutterstock — B Cruz Plans for spring break on Florida beaches on the Atlantic and Gulf coastlines have been postponed due to hazardous swimming conditions caused by strong waves and potentially fatal rip currents. This week, strong southeasterly winds will likely result in rough surf and a high