With strong rip currents along the coast this week, town leaders are reminding beachgoers that there’s no flag system or ...

A warning flag flies from a lifeguard's vehicle as he patrols the beach during a break in the rain and wind storms in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ...

As Hurricane Erin tracks northward in the Atlantic, its broad wind field is expected to churn up rough seas and dangerous rip ...

Understanding the beach flag warning system is not just a matter of caution; it’s a crucial step toward ensuring the safety of your loved ones. Luckily, the system is very easy to understand and ...

Check the flags before entering the water: Red flags are not the only warning system. Look for yellow flags indicating moderate hazards or green flags for calm conditions.

Signs are prominently displayed at every public beach access, explaining the flag warning system and what a rip current is. (Hal Scheurich) The ongoing BEach SAFE initiative aims to save lives ...

Capital Weather Gang As dangerous fire conditions target California, Weather Service is rethinking its warning system October 8, 2019 More than 5 years ago ...

The Great Lakes flag warning system includes: · Double red flag = water access closed**. Do not enter the water; dangerous conditions. · Red flag = high hazard. High surf and/or strong currents.

PCB was under a double-red flag warning at the time, meaning rip currents were so dangerous that the Gulf was closed to swimmers under penalty of $500 fines. The flag system is universal ...

The fire warning system is statewide. Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island all follow the same Fire Weather Watch and Red Flag Warning levels set by the state’s National Weather Service office.