When most of us look out at the ocean, we see a mostly flat blue surface stretching to the horizon. It’s easy to imagine the ...

Beach hazard warnings have been issued in parts of central California, as the National Weather Service warns of strong rip ...

A visitor enjoys Laguna Beach on a Labor Day getaway. During king tides, forecasters caution beachgoers to stay off rocks because of the danger of crashing waves. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times ...

Panhandle beaches and much of the Southeast Florida coast are under high risk rip current advisories through Friday evening, according to the National Weather Service. A disturbance off the east coast ...

Rip currents claimed the life of a 31-year old man in Seaside Heights this week as hundreds of rescues were reported across multiple Jersey Shore beaches. On Monday, Aug. 11, seven swimmers were ...

Cutter joined the WJZ First Alert Weather Team in March of 2025. Born and raised in the Gulf Coast, Cutter developed his love for weather while tracking hurricanes and watching pop-up summer ...

(BCN) — Bay Area residents are advised to stay alert along the coast through the weekend as powerful ocean swells are expected to bring dangerous sneaker waves and rip currents. In a weather briefing ...

Every year, countless beachgoers fall victim to a hidden threat — rip currents. These powerful channels of water can pull even strong swimmers away from the shore, turning a relaxing day at the beach ...