We're diving into everything you've ever wondered about rip currents to help keep you and your loved ones safe in the water.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — We’re in the height of summer, and the Oceanfront is packed with locals and tourists looking to cool off in the water, but as we saw recently, there can be danger lurking ...

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 ...

Every year, countless beachgoers fall victim to a hidden threat — rip currents. These powerful channels of water can pull even strong swimmers away from the shore, turning a relaxing day at the beach ...

Over the past weekend, a local teen lost his life and two would-be rescuers nearly drowned because of a rip current along our Gulf coast. This is all-too common, as more than 100 Americans each year ...

BOSTON (AP) — Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year. Hurricane Erin is bringing the potentially deadly currents to the East Coast this ...