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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High surf and rip currents have recently been impacting beaches on the north, east and west sides of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Elevated rip current risk at all South Florida beaches through the weekend, into the beginning of the work week.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2024
Swells generated by Lidia will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the west coast of Mexico and Baja California peninsula, the hurricane center said.
—Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 10 Oct. 2023
Strong rip currents are expected with large breaking waves at Morro Bay, Port San Luis and Ventura harbors.
—Priscella Vega, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2024
Unlike a pool, a river could have rip currents, changing temperatures and wind.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2024
Powerful waves and strong rip currents will pose an exceptional risk of ocean drowning and damage to coastal structures like piers and jetties.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 30 Dec. 2023
There’s also a concern for high surf across the Central Coast down to San Diego, with warnings of 8- to 16-foot waves and dangerous rip currents.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Weather warning The area of concern centers on high rip currents along coastal Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, according to the weather service.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Elevated rip current risk at all South Florida beaches through the weekend, into the beginning of the work week.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2024
Swells generated by Lidia will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the west coast of Mexico and Baja California peninsula, the hurricane center said.
—Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 10 Oct. 2023
Strong rip currents are expected with large breaking waves at Morro Bay, Port San Luis and Ventura harbors.
—Priscella Vega, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2024
Unlike a pool, a river could have rip currents, changing temperatures and wind.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2024
Powerful waves and strong rip currents will pose an exceptional risk of ocean drowning and damage to coastal structures like piers and jetties.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 30 Dec. 2023
There’s also a concern for high surf across the Central Coast down to San Diego, with warnings of 8- to 16-foot waves and dangerous rip currents.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Weather warning The area of concern centers on high rip currents along coastal Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, according to the weather service.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Rip current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip%20current. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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