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Rip CurrentsRed flags fly at area beaches as Katia churns out at seaSubmitted by Ryan Franklin on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 2:37pm.READ MORE: Rip current risk up, number of lifeguards down this weekendSubmitted by Asha Dave on Fri, 09/17/2010 - 3:26pm.READ MORE: 
Friday waves were already crashing into Johnny Mercer's Pier at Wrightsville Beach, and the waves and the rip current risk this weekend are only going to get higher.
Full story...Rip currents impact beachgoers and businessSubmitted by Chris Allen on Sun, 08/29/2010 - 2:53pm.READ MORE: Coast braces for rip currents as Hurricane Danielle churns AtlanticSubmitted by Hailey Winslow on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 4:33pm.READ MORE:
So far this summer 300 people have been rescued from rip currents at Wrightsville Beach, including 214 in one day, and the summer's not over yet. This weekend's rip currents are supposed to top the charts as some of the most dangerous rip currents all summer.
Full story...Lifeguards say stay out of the waterSubmitted by Joe Mauceri on Mon, 08/09/2010 - 10:51am.READ MORE: »Rip currents could be problem this weekendSubmitted by Hailey Winslow on Wed, 05/26/2010 - 4:17pm.READ MORE: Rip currents will be strong as Tropical Storm Danny nearsSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 5:16pm.READ MORE:  With Tropical Storm Danny churning well offshore, most of his effects will be felt by swimmers at area beaches. Even when a storm does not make landfall, rip currents can be very dangerous and sometimes deadly.
Full story...Surf and waves high as Hurricane Bill passes bySubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 11:07am.READ MORE: Area has fourth drowning victim of the summerSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/10/2009 - 4:59pm.READ MORE: A fourth drowning this season at area beaches has raised further concerns. Three of the four drowning victims were from out of town, so lifeguards are trying to educate tourists not used to the dangers of the ocean.
Full story...High risk of rip currents, ways to stay safeSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 07/27/2009 - 9:19am.READ MORE: Be careful if you are heading to the beach Monday. There is a moderate to high risk of rip currents again. WWAY's John Rendleman talked to beach goers, and has some tips on how to stay safe.
Full story...Family reminds others to be aware of rip currentsSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 11:24am.READ MORE: It has been a summer of strong rip currents. Lifeguards say they have already claimed the lives of four people at New Hanover County beaches.
David Weaver, of Brunswick County, got pulled under water trying to save his daughter and a friend who were caught in a rip on June 27th.
Full story...Three swimmers caught in rip current off Carolina BeachSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 05/22/2009 - 4:37pm.READ MORE: A beautiful start to the Memorial Day weekend turned quick for a group of swimmers. Three swimmers got caught in a rip current at Carolina Beach. It just so happened, Friday was the first day lifeguards were on duty.
Full story...Hanna upgraded to Hurricane; Brings rip currents to NC beachesSubmitted by Jolene Reilly on Mon, 09/01/2008 - 3:06pm.READ MORE:
Red flags were flying at area beaches this Labor Day.
Full story... » Rip currents and big surf for our coast this weekendSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 07/11/2008 - 5:13pm.READ MORE: A silent danger for swimmers at Carolina BeachSubmitted by Guest on Sun, 05/27/2007 - 7:23pm.READ MORE:
Thousands of vacationers have hit the beach, but there is something lurking underwater you should be aware of before jumping into the ocean. Carolina Beach lifeguards rescued about fifty people from the ocean Memorial Day weekend.
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