An Elevated Rip Current Risk This Weekend as Well as some Showers and Storms

Rip Current rescues reported at Carolina and Wrightsville Beaches

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Lifeguards at New Hanover County beaches responded to multiple incidents on the Fourth of July, with Carolina Beach Ocean Rescue reporting five rescues as of midday and Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue reporting six. According to the national weather service. Carolina Beach Ocean Rescue Captain Shawn Kelly said the day had been busy for his team. Around noon, lifeguards were actively monitoring two swimmers who had rai…

Hidden Dangers Well Away From The Storm - Videos from The Weather Channel

Rip currents can be one of the most hidden dangers when it comes to tropical systems. They can be deadly even thousands of miles away from the storm. Know your risk when it comes to rip currents this hurricane season, and how to spot one, if your area is at risk. Watch to see how rip currents can spoil even the most beautiful beach day, with no hurricane in sight. - Videos from The Weather Channel

Tropical system drifts toward the Carolinas bringing elevated rip current risk at beaches

An area of low pressure has developed about 100 miles off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida, and is slowly drifting north toward the Carolinas coast.

What is a rip current? What to do if you feel the pull

Each year, lifeguards along the Carolina coast rescue hundreds of people. The majority of those swimmers are those caught in rip currents.

SC could see high rip current risk this Independence Day weekend. Here's how to stay safe.

Since 2010, males have made up about 86 percent of rip current fatalities nationwide. Here's how to avoid getting trapped in one, and how to get out if you do.

An elevated rip current risk this weekend as well as some showers and storms

A look at the timing of rain and why we could see choppy conditions along the coast