22-foot waves, strong rip currents predicted for Marin County: NWS

The NWS warned beachgoers to stay off of jetties, piers, rocks and other waterside infrastructure. “Never turn your back on ...

CES 2026: Birdbuddy Debuts New Smart Bird Feeders

Birdbuddy debuted two new smart bird feeders, which are successors to its existing bird feeder options. The Birdbuddy 2 and ...

Drownings are surging in Australia. AI can help

Water safety experts are partnering with computer scientists to harness the power new technology to help save lives this ...

Rip current statement affecting Central West Florida until Sunday evening

At 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service issued a rip current statement valid between 3 a.m. and 7 p.m. The statement is for Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and ...
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Deadly Rip Currents Claim Three Lives at Costa Rica’s Esterillos Beach

A recent triple drowning at Esterillos beach due to rip currents prompts U.S. Embassy reminders for safe swimming in Costa ...
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Update: Rip current statement for Mobile and Baldwin counties until Tuesday evening

The National Weather Service released an updated rip current statement at 9:26 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until 6 p.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties. "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers ...
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Beach hazards statement warns of sneaker waves and rip currents on Pacific Coast

NORTHWESTERLY SWELL WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK FOR SNEAKER WAVES AND RIP CURRENTS. BREAKING WAVES OF 13 TO 18 FEET ARE EXPECTED. á WHERE...PACIFIC COAST BEACHES. á WHEN...THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.
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The science behind rip currents

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 ...