Rip currents

Southern California beaches face a high risk of dangerous rip currents and big waves this weekend due to elevated tides. Thunderstorms with lightning are possible in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas, increasing the risk of fires. Coastal flooding and extreme heat are also expected later in the week.

South Florida will experience hazy, hot, and humid conditions this weekend due to Saharan dust, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s and elevated rip current risks. Rain chances remain low, and the dust is expected to persist into next week, with only minor moisture potential from a stalled front north of the region.

Two swimmers died after being caught in rip currents off Daytona Beach during a dangerous holiday weekend, with over 350 rescues reported in Volusia County. Additional incidents included a shark attack in Long Island, a boat explosion in Maryland, and a capsizing on Geneva Lake that killed three children.

Dangerous rip currents are expected along the Atlantic-facing coastline of Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, as the tri-state region experiences extreme heat. Beachgoers are warned against entering the water due to the high risk.

Rip currents account for most beach rescues and drownings in the U.S., with 21 deaths already this year. Experts advise staying calm, flipping onto one’s back to float, and signaling for help instead of fighting the current. Beach flags indicate rip current risks, with red for high danger and green for low danger.

Rip currents, which account for most beach rescues and drownings in the U.S., can be difficult to spot and are nearly impossible to swim against. Experts advise staying calm, flipping onto one's back to float, and signaling for help once the current dissipates.

Rip currents are a major coastal hazard, causing over 100 drownings annually in the U.S. and accounting for 80% of beach rescues. Experts advise staying calm, flipping onto one’s back to float, and avoiding direct struggle against the current. Warning flags and weather service alerts help identify rip current risks.

The National Weather Service warns about hazardous beach conditions in the Bay Area due to a long-period southerly swell causing sneaker waves and strong rip currents. South- and southwest-facing beaches from North Bay to Monterey County are at greatest risk, with forecasters advising against entering jetties and piers.

Hazardous beach conditions with sneaker waves and strong rip currents will persist through Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures are expected to gradually rise midweek, leading to moderate heat risk concerns in the interior. Stratus coverage in the Bay Area on Sunday morning is less extensive than previously observed.

A shuttle driver in Louisiana saved a child and two women trapped in rip currents near Caminada Pass. Jordan Matthew, a shuttle service operator, rescued the three individuals, none of whom could swim, by bringing the child to safety first and then guiding the women to shore.

A shuttle driver in Louisiana saved a young boy and two women trapped in rip currents near Caminada Pass. Jordan Matthew rescued the individuals one by one, pulling the second woman to shore as officials warned about deceptive tidal currents in the area.

Jordan Matthew, a shuttle driver in Louisiana, rescued a child and two women trapped in dangerous rip currents near Caminada Pass. The victims, who couldn't swim, were saved after Matthew entered the water to bring them to safety one by one. Officials warned that the area's waters often appear calm but have strong tidal currents.

A high rip current risk has been issued for Thursday along the south-facing shores of Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island, as reported by the National Weather Service, urging beachgoers to exercise caution.

Newport Beach lifeguards and a bystander performed a rescue during dangerous high tides and potential rip currents along Southern California beaches. The event was captured on video, highlighting the risks faced by lifeguards in such conditions.

A beach hazards statement is active for the Bay Area coastline until 5 a.m. Thursday, issued by the National Weather Service due to a long-period southerly swell. The warning highlights increased risks of sneaker waves and strong rip currents, with the greatest threat along the Bay Area beaches.

Minor coastal flooding is possible in low-lying coastal areas due to higher-than-normal high tides. Hazardous beach conditions, including sneaker waves and strong rip currents, are expected through Tuesday, alongside a minor to locally moderate heat risk with seasonable June temperatures.

Hot and dry inland conditions with moderate heat risk are expected, while coastal areas face possible minor flooding from high tides. Hazardous beach conditions, including sneaker waves and strong rip currents, are forecasted for Sunday.

Jersey Shore responders have warned about rip currents and unguarded beaches as summer begins. First responders on Long Beach Island have been responding to swimmers in distress, including a deadly incident involving four swimmers caught in a rip current.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Ocean Rescue conducted a rip current rescue demonstration in North Miami Beach to educate swimmers on safety techniques. The event highlighted how lifeguards rescue individuals trapped in rip currents and advised bystanders to avoid entering the water and instead call 911 or use floatation devices. Red flags at lifeguard towers signal dangerous rip currents.

ISRO and Andhra University (AU) will collaborate to study rip currents along Vizag beach. The initiative aims to analyze these coastal phenomena through joint research efforts.

Rescue teams in Orange County, California, are searching for a young girl swept away by rip currents. The girl's mother and sibling were rescued after a wave and strong currents carried them out. Jonathan Vigliotti reported the incident.

A south swell has brought 4-8 foot waves (with some reaching 10 feet) to Southern California beaches, prompting a National Weather Service beach hazard statement until Thursday. Winter storms in the South Pacific caused the swells, which pose high rip current risks despite attracting surfers.

A beach hazards statement has been issued for the Bay Area coastline due to sneaker waves and strong rip currents caused by a long-period southerly swell. The National Weather Service warns of these risks as a heat spike affects the region.

The National Weather Service warns of potentially deadly rip currents and 7-foot waves at Malibu and Los Angeles beaches from Tuesday morning to Thursday evening, with south-facing beaches experiencing the largest waves.

The weekend will bring cooler temperatures and breezy to gusty onshore winds, with hazardous beach conditions persisting through Saturday morning due to sneaker waves and rip currents. A slight chance of light rain is expected early next week.

South Florida experiences drier weather through the weekend, with isolated showers and beach rip current warnings. Tropical moisture is expected to return next week, bringing potential heavy rain and storms from Wednesday to Friday. High temperatures near 90°F with a heat index near 100°F are advised to stay hydrated.

Dangerous rip currents are expected along the south-facing shores of Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island as temperatures in New York reach the 90s, according to the National Weather Service. Beachgoers are advised to avoid the water due to the high risk.

Drier air is moving into South Florida, providing a temporary break from rain with increased sunshine and warmer temperatures near 90°F by the weekend. A returning front may bring rain by Sunday, while northeast winds with gusts up to 20 mph pose a high risk of rip currents at beaches.

The Atlantic hurricane season has begun, with the National Hurricane Center forecasting a 'somewhat below normal' 2026 season. Despite lower activity, Michael Brennan, director of the National Hurricane Center, warned the D.C. region to remain vigilant due to risks like heavy rainfall, flooding, and rip currents from distant storms. The 2025 season saw three Category 5 hurricanes, the most in decades.

Increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents through Tuesday morning, with Sunday temperatures near or slightly above normal, Monday being the warmest day, and slightly cooler conditions returning by the end of the work week into next weekend.

Two people died in Florida after drowning in suspected rip currents over the weekend. Local authorities reported the incident and provided information on how to spot and escape rip currents. The deaths are a tragic loss of life.