Before you get in the ocean this Memorial Day weekend, look for rip currents. Here's how to identify them and how to escape, if you get caught.

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A Sebastian River High School senior died May 9, after getting caught in a rip current at Treasure Shores Park. Here's how to ...

NOAA announced it will be launching a rip current risk map in 2025 for danger posed by storms, even when far from shore.

Start by looking at the wave pattern ... You might also see foam or seaweed moving steadily away from the beach in a narrow path—another possible sign of a rip current. Also watch for water ...

Rip currents can be found at any beach with waves ... offshore A break in the incoming wave pattern “Sometimes the rip will actually take the foam that’s up by the shore, created from the ...

If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shore or towards breaking waves ... of foam, seaweed or debris moving seaward. You can also check the Surf Zone Forecast for local beach ...

A line of foam, seaweed or debris moving seaward ... or toward breaking waves, then at an angle toward the beach. You may be able to escape by floating or treading water if the current circulates ...