Beach Alert: Rip Currents Pose Increased Risk Across U.S. Coastlines This Weekend
As temperatures climb across the nation, Americans seeking refuge from the heat at coastal areas are being warned about lethal rip currents menacing several U.S. beaches. These powerful and often unseen water currents have tragically claimed lives this summer, spurring authorities to amplify their safety messages as the weekend approaches. A rip current is a powerful channel of water that flows away from near the shore at high speed, capable of dragging swimmers out to …