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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There is a high risk of rip currents at area beaches and a small craft advisory for Atlantic waters.
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Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
The entire Atlantic coast from Florida to Maine is under a high risk rip current alert on Sunday.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2024
The northern Gulf Coast, including Florida, can expect high surf and dangerous rip currents.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
There are hazardous surf and boating conditions, with a high risk of rip currents.
—Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
The entire Atlantic coast from Florida to Maine is under a high risk rip current alert on Sunday.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2024
The northern Gulf Coast, including Florida, can expect high surf and dangerous rip currents.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
There are hazardous surf and boating conditions, with a high risk of rip currents.
—Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Rip current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip%20current. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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