Rip currents lead to red flag warnings on North Carolina coast

NAGS HEAD, N.C. (WAVY) — The beaches by Jennette’s Pier have been packed for this Memorial Day weekend, and while it had been ...

Rip current statement active for Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover until Sunday evening

On Sunday at 8:17 a.m. the NWS Wilmington NC issued a rip current statement in effect until 8 p.m. for Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover.

Beware rip current risk: Life guards 'very busy' along North Carolina's beaches

Those who braved the chance for storms to spend Memorial Day weekend at the beach saw another deterrent -- an elevated risk for rip currrents.

33 rip current rescues at NC beaches to start Memorial Day weekend; high risk from OBX to Wilmington

With more than 30 rip current rescues at the North Carolina coast last weekend, Memorial Day weekend started Saturday with ...
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High Rip Current Risk Threatens New York And Jersey Beaches

Instead, it came with a blunt warning for anyone eyeing the surf along New York and New Jersey: stay out of the ocean unless you are in front of a lifeguard. From the Rockaways and Coney Island to ...
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What you need to know about rip currents at the beaches and how to escape one

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 ...

High rip currents expected for the Outer Banks

Both the Northern and Southern Outer Banks will be flying red flags for those who plan to head to the coastline today. Be ...
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Rip Currents Roar As Steamy Storms Target Jacksonville Beaches

High rip current risk today — swim near lifeguards. Afternoon storms could bring heavy rain and strong gusts inland.
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Rip currents: What are they, how to spot them and how to save yourself from one

Rip currents can be unsuspecting, and when spending a day at the beach, it's important to be aware of the threats from rip currents, understand how they happen and how to save yourself if you ...
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Orange Beach officials urge swimmers to stay out of Gulf amid rip current danger

Police in Orange Beach are urging people to stay out of the Gulf after emergency crews responded to at least five calls for ...
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Philly Wakes Up in a Fog as Shore Rip Currents Crank Up

Memorial Day in Philadelphia is starting out more splash than sunshine. By 5:35 a.m. EDT on Monday, May 25, 2026, observations at Philadelphia International Airport showed light rain with patchy fog ...