Rip Currents, Heat, and Crowds: Safety Warnings for Holiday Weekend

Rip currents, heat, and crowds: Safety warnings for holiday weekend

Millions of people will spend the Fourth of July weekend on the water and first responders want to make sure they’re doing it safely.

North Carolina lifeguards prepare for holiday surge, with an eye on rip currents

By Will Atwater Key takeaways: Rip currents pose a significant threat to swimmers at North Carolina beaches this holiday weekend. Lifeguards and coastal towns are stepping up safety measures, including warning flags and yellow rescue tubes at several popular beaches. Experts say “know before you go”: check conditions, swim near lifeguards, and learn how to escape a rip current. It’s “go time” for North Carolina lifeguards. This weekend, with t…