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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Later in the week, into the weekend, Atlantic beaches may experience these elevated rip currents, the weather service said.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
Additionally, a rip current statement extends the advisory period for Georgia's coastal Duval, Glynn and Camden counties until 5 a.m. local time on Thursday.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
There is a moderate risk of rip currents at all area beaches.
—Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
Additionally, a rip current statement is in effect until 7:00 PM EST for several coastal areas, including Pinellas and Coastal Hillsborough counties.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
Additionally, a rip current statement extends the advisory period for Georgia's coastal Duval, Glynn and Camden counties until 5 a.m. local time on Thursday.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
There is a moderate risk of rip currents at all area beaches.
—Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
Additionally, a rip current statement is in effect until 7:00 PM EST for several coastal areas, including Pinellas and Coastal Hillsborough counties.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Rip current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip%20current. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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