Memorial Day weekend at NC coast: Concerns after 13 rip current rescues last week, 2 active swim advisories for bacteria

LA County issues bacteria warning for several beach areas

Heading to the beach for Memorial Day? You might not want to get in the water in some areas.

Galveston Island Beach Patrol warns of rip currents during Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, many people are either planning to take a trip to Galveston or have made their way down to the island, but Galveston Island Beach Patrol has a warning about rip currents this Memorial Day.

3 Popular U.S. Beaches Hit With Official 'Warning' On Memorial Day

The Top 5 Regions With The Most Shark Attacks In The USA (1:39) It might not be warm enough to swim at most beaches across the country on Memorial Day Weekend, but that's not stopping millions of Americans from hitting the water this holiday.However, three popular U.S. beaches have been hit with an official "warning" on Memorial Day Weekend, as beach goers should avoid these popular spots due to health concerns.Three popular U.S. beaches have be…

Memorial Day weekend at North Carolina coast: Concerns after 13 rip current rescues last week, 2 active swim advisories for bacteria

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WNCN) -- With Memorial Day weekend a kickoff for the summer beach season, North Carolina coastal areas are watching for dangerous rip currents and two swimming spots are under scrutiny for high bacteria levels. At least two coastal swim advisories are in effect, with high levels of bacteria recorded heading into the weekend, state officials said. Last weekend, there were 13 rip current rescues in Carteret County at Emerald Isle…

High rip current risk at popular local Gulf beaches

GALVESTON, Texas (KIAH) – A high rip current risk is in effect through Tuesday morning along several popular Texas Gulf beaches, including Galveston Island, Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, and the Matagorda Peninsula. The National Weather Service warns that dangerous rip currents could pose a serious threat to swimmers throughout the Memorial Day weekend. Even strong swimmers may be pulled away from shore and into deeper waters. Key …

Memorial Day weekend at NC coast: Concerns after 13 rip current rescues last week, 2 active swim advisories for bacteria

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WNCN) -- With Memorial Day weekend a kickoff for the summer beach season, North Carolina coastal areas are watching for dangerous rip currents and two swimming spots are under scrutiny for high bacteria levels. At least two coastal swim advisories are in effect, with high levels of bacteria recorded heading into the weekend, state officials said. Last weekend, there were 13 rip current rescues in Carteret County at Emerald Isle…