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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The swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, the NHC said. —

Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024 Because of this, the NHC warns that the Leeward Islands, Bermuda, the Greater Antilles and U.S. East Coast could see life-threatening surf and rip current conditions as swells from Kirk start spreading westward. —

Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024 Waves from Hurricane Kirk could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions this weekend along the U.S. East Coast as well as in Bermuda, the Greater Antilles and the Bahamas, forecasters said. —

CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024 Swells on the west coast of Florida and the northeastern Gulf Coast will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. —

Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rip current