Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life-threatening rip currents and high surf to New York and New Jersey shores for the ...

Rip currents are one of the coast's greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year. Hurricane Erin is ...

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Here are some things to know about rip currents: Rip currents are narrow columns of water flowing rapidly away from the beach ...

But they can be difficult to see when you're in the water as the ocean over them can still be smooth. Entering the surf is ...

With Hurricane Erin's potential impact on the East Coast by way of possible rip currents, it's important to know how to identify rough surf and stay safe in the water. According to AccuWeather ...

High Surf Advisory is in effect through Thursday, with the risk of dangerous rip currents stretching across local beaches.

Officials up and down the East Coast are urging anyone who's at or going to the shore over the next few days to be cautious of dangerous rip currents.

Rip currents can sweep away even the strongest swimmers. Rescues can quickly turn to tragedy when a rescuer gets caught in the current.

NJ rip currents claimed a life in Seaside Heights as hundreds of rescues were reported across the Jersey Shore.