WeatherErin remains a major hurricane, as the storm begins its path north off the east coast WWAY News, August 18, 2025
LocalHurricane Ernesto will cause dangerous beach conditions for East Coast this weekend WWAY News, August 16, 2024
BrunswickWith an intense rip current season, Oak Island Water Rescue provides tips to keep you safe Summer Trolli, July 15, 2024
BrunswickOne teenager dead in Ocean Isle Beach after being caught in potential rip current WWAY News, July 14, 2024
NewsPennsylvania couple drowns in Florida rip current while on vacation with their 6 children Associated Press, June 21, 2024
NewsHigh rip current risk forecast through at least Friday along some beaches WWAY News, June 19, 2024
NewsSunset Beach emergency personnel receive recognition for work to rescue distressed swimmer WWAY News, July 13, 2023
Top StoriesOak Island rescue tube used to save several people caught in rip current WWAY News, July 5, 2023
Top StoriesHigh rip current risk in effect, one day after 8 people rescued from rip current in Myrtle Beach WWAY News, June 21, 2023
Top StoriesMan dies on beach after attempting to rescue young swimmers from rip current WWAY News, June 20, 2023
BrunswickOak Island Fire Department rescues 14-year-old on a 'red flag' day Sarah Jones, May 28, 2023
Top StoriesNorth Topsail Beach drowning victim's mother warns public of dangers Annick Joseph, August 11, 2022
Rip current risk increases this weekend as Hurricane Sam spins in the Atlantic Associated Press, October 1, 2021
Increased rip current risks at local beaches lessen as Tropical Storm Henri continues to move Celeste Smith, August 22, 2021