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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As the storm moved north, Myrtle Beach experienced the threat of rip currents, strong waves and levels of bacteria in the water considered unsafe for swimming in all but three samples, CBS Raleigh affiliate WNCN reports.
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The National Weather Service is warning of heavy rains and rip currents, and has advised the entire Gulf Coast to stay alert as Alberto migrates toward the Florida Panhandle.
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Heavy rain and rip currents are the main threats for now.
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Hurricanes, rip currents, sharks and now rattlesnakes?
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In addition to identifying swimming hazards like rip currents, a dozen of these drones carry an AI algorithm called Shark Spotter, which can tell the difference between objects such as swimmers, surfers, boats, rays, dolphins, and sharks.
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The waves produced by the swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
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In addition to the tropical-storm-force winds and storm surge along the coastline, beachgoers who brave the conditions will also need to be on high alert for rip currents.
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The Gulf Coast should also lookout for heavy rip currents, forecasters said.
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First Known Use of rip current
1936
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