This Is How Rip Currents Turn Beaches Deadly
ByTWC - Digital
June 6, 2026Updated: June 6, 2026, 7:25 am EDTPublished: April 24, 2026, 1:37 pm EDT

That peaceful stretch of ocean could be hiding a powerful current capable of pulling even the strongest swimmers far from shore in seconds. Meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser explains how rip currents form, how to spot them before it’s too late and the simple survival strategy that could save your life.