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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Some flood warnings also were in place for Florida, as well as a hazardous weather outlook and rip current statements for the eastern part of the state warning of dangerous waters.
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Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
However, the Center warns that people should still be wary of life-threatening surf and rip currents along East Coast beaches.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 14 Aug. 2024
Ocean waves were approximately 2 to 5 feet high on July 28, with strong rip currents throughout the day, officials said.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
The swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, the NHC said.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
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Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
However, the Center warns that people should still be wary of life-threatening surf and rip currents along East Coast beaches.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 14 Aug. 2024
Ocean waves were approximately 2 to 5 feet high on July 28, with strong rip currents throughout the day, officials said.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
The swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, the NHC said.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Rip current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip%20current. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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