rip current
noun
: a strong usually narrow surface current flowing outward from a shore that results from the return flow of waves and wind-driven water
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There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Beachgoers heading to Miami Beach will find mostly cloudy conditions with temperatures in the mid-70s, but a high rip current risk remains in effect.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
There is a high risk or life-threatening rip currents at Central Florida Atlantic beaches.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Large waves can create dangerous conditions for beachgoers by producing powerful shore breaks, strong rip currents, and unexpected surges that can easily knock people off their feet.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Beachgoers heading to Miami Beach will find mostly cloudy conditions with temperatures in the mid-70s, but a high rip current risk remains in effect.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
There is a high risk or life-threatening rip currents at Central Florida Atlantic beaches.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Large waves can create dangerous conditions for beachgoers by producing powerful shore breaks, strong rip currents, and unexpected surges that can easily knock people off their feet.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Rip current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip%20current. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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