Definition of rip current
: 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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Dangerous ocean swells and rip currents may commence Tuesday.
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In addition, the threat of rip currents will steadily increase along the Gulf Coast from Florida westward to Louisiana over the Memorial Day weekend.
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Strong rips currents could create dangerous swimming conditions.
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The high risk of rip currents is expected to keep Alabama's Gulf Coast waters off limits until at least Thursday, the National Weather Service in Mobile said.
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These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, forecasters warn.
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High surf from Hurricane Fabio about 850 miles southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, was expected to create strong rip currents and hazardous swimming conditions.
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Strong winds from the east will also produce high waves reaching 4 to 7 feet in Lake Michigan, and beachgoers should be cautious as rip currents are a possibility, the weather service reported.
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Researchers are hoping to use lifeguards’ observations and video recordings of surf conditions to better understand why and where rip currents form.
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First Known Use of rip current
1936
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