With the return of summer heat, splash pads, swimming pools and the beach remain some of the most popular ways to stay cool. Even seemingly tranquil water can pose unseen risks due to dangerous ...
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 ...
Lifeguards at the 68th Avenue Beach in Long Beach Township, NJ, stay sheltered under their chair as waves crash into the coastline Monday morning, August 18, 2025, ahead of Hurricane Erin's move up ...
In addition to dangerous swimming conditions, hazardous boating conditions are possible as well due to choppy waves stemming from northeast winds of 25 to 30 miles per hour. Rip currents are likely to ...
If you surf, (which you likely do if you’re reading this website) you’re aware of rip currents. They can be dangerous if you don’t know how to get out of one, and lifeguards pull thousands of people ...
The accidental death of “The Cosby Show” actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has saddened the world — and raised new fears over swimming safety. The beloved TV legend’s passing comes amid a record number of ...
After seven days marked by high risk for life-threatening rip currents, the likelihood of dangerous surf in ocean waters off Long Island will wane on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service ...
Rip currents are strong channels of water flowing away from shore, often found near breaks in sandbars or structures. Signs of a rip current include a channel of choppy water, a noticeable color ...
Alecia Reid is an award-winning, Emmy-nominated reporter for CBS News New York. She is a sustainability and social justice advocate; passionate about giving a voice to people who may not otherwise be ...