HOUSTON – Hurricane Beryl is making its way across the Caribbean, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Regardless of its path or intensity, we can expect to see dangerous currents at area beaches through the holiday weekend.
Expect to see elevated surf and swells in addition to a high rip current risk.
Editors note: This story was written Tuesday afternoon. The Storm Tracker 2 team is keeping a close watch here on Beryl’s latest movement.
Did you know on average only one person dies a year from a shark attack, but over 100 will die from rip currents?
Let’s talk about rip current safety.
Rip currents can form when a current flows away from the beach into the ocean. This is why the safest thing to do if you get caught in one is to swim parallel to the shore.
If you cannot escape, try to calmly float. Call or wave for help from those on shore.
Remember, when in doubt - don’t go out!
Here’s some more general beach safety: