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 ...

Accurate measurements of surface currents are crucial for coastal monitoring, rip current detection, and predicting the path of pollutants. Several methods exist to measure surface currents, some of ...

The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for the region with a specific warning for local beaches. The advisory extends through 3 a.m. Wednesday morning. Experts are predicting ...

Experts are urging over one million people to remain away from the water on Florida's eastern coast due to the increased risk of rip currents. The National Weather Service (NWS) and meteorologists ...