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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And be aware of rip currents, which can sweep you away from shore.
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Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
Ocean conditions are expected to be mild, with no big uptick in swell, but there’s always rip current danger to watch for when out in the water.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 28 May 2024
Experts warned swimmers to never fight against the flow of the rip current.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 21 May 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has said that rip currents have been strong this week, issuing warnings along the coast of Florida, FOX13 Tampa reported.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 21 May 2024
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Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
Ocean conditions are expected to be mild, with no big uptick in swell, but there’s always rip current danger to watch for when out in the water.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 28 May 2024
Experts warned swimmers to never fight against the flow of the rip current.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 21 May 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has said that rip currents have been strong this week, issuing warnings along the coast of Florida, FOX13 Tampa reported.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 21 May 2024
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“Rip current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip%20current. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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