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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An activity that may seem leisurely, such as swimming in a river, could end up more dangerous if someone encounters an unexpected rip current.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
There is a low risk of rip currents for the Atlantic beaches and the UV index is extreme.
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Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Rayner said that adults also need to take precautions and are vulnerable to hazards like tides, rip currents, sudden drop-offs, rogue and steep waves and hidden debris.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
There is a low risk of rip currents for the Atlantic beaches and the UV index is extreme.
—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Rayner said that adults also need to take precautions and are vulnerable to hazards like tides, rip currents, sudden drop-offs, rogue and steep waves and hidden debris.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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“Rip current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip%20current. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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