WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The National Weather Service (NWS) reports that rip currents are the number one weather-related killer in the coastal Carolinas. On average, rip currents kill eight people ...

It’s nearly impossible to fight a rip current directly, and many swimmers who get in trouble tire themselves out trying to get back to the beach. News4JAX meteorologist, former lifeguard and longtime ...

With sunshine and warm temps drawing crowds to South Carolina’s beaches, now’s the time to brush up on a hidden danger that can turn a relaxing swim into a life-threatening emergency: rip currents. So ...

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - The National Weather Service (NWS) has shared tips on how to spot rip currents as part of Carolinas Rip Current Awareness Week. According to the NWS, rip currents can be ...