When a hurricane approaches the U.S., forecasts for high winds and intense rain often grab the attention, but rip currents far away from the landfall location also present a deadly hazard. To place ...

Tropical storms and hurricanes can bring rip current dangers to the coast when when they're hundreds of miles away. A rip current is a powerful channel of water that moves away from the shoreline.

Thinking of spending today at the beach? With hurricane season well underway — and an active system brewing in the Pacific — it’s always important to check that beach conditions are safe before you go ...

WASHINGTON STATE — When severe weather hits western Washington, where you live can make a big difference in the impact to you and your family. To give a more accurate and more detailed forecast, ...

Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified to a category 3 storm as it closes in to make landfall in Darwin today. Overnight, the ...

Experts are urging over one million people to remain away from the water on Florida's eastern coast due to the increased risk of rip currents. The National Weather Service (NWS) and meteorologists ...

Over the next 10 days, scientists say, changes in the stratosphere will upend weather patterns and set the stage for a cold, snowy December across parts of the Northern Hemisphere.

Twenty-eight counties across Florida are under an extreme heat warning July 29. The heat index could reach as high as 115 in some locations. See map of counties under extreme heat warning and heat ...