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NYC beaches close due to rip currents from Hurricane Ernesto

Saturday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Several New York City beaches will remain closed for the weekend due to strong rip currents from Hurricane Ernesto.The Category 1 storm made landfall in Bermuda early Saturday, hovering slowly over the island throughout the day with hurricane-force winds and heavy... Read More.

Rip currents: What to know about the dangers and how to escape

Friday, July 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- If you're heading to the beach this summer, it's important to be aware of the dangers of rip currents.Here's what you need to know about rip currents and how to stay safe:A rip current, which flows out toward the ocean, can... Read More.

Dangerous rip currents persist for Atlantic and Gulf coasts following series of drownings

Sunday, June 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dangerous rip currents are forecast to persist Sunday along much of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, where at least eight people have drowned since Thursday after being dragged out to sea by the powerful currents, officials said.The likelihood of life-threatening rip... Read More.

Couple drowns in rip current while on vacation with their kids in Florida

Friday, June 21 by ABC News

(HUTCHINSON ISLAND, Fla.) -- A Pennsylvania couple drowned in a rip current while on vacation in Florida with their six children, according to authorities.The parents, 51-year-old Brian Warter and 48-year-old Erica Wishard, were swimming on Hutchinson Island Thursday afternoon when the couple and two... Read More.

Iowa State Police confirm fatalities, injuries as tornadoes rip through counties

Wednesday, May 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Millions of people in states from the Great Plains to the Midwest were under the threat of tornadoes Tuesday, including Iowa, where several twisters touched down near Des Moines, causing major damage.A "devastating" tornado hit the town of Greenfield, Iowa, located... Read More.

Michigan, Ohio brace for storms after tornadoes rip through Iowa, Kansas, Missouri

Wednesday, April 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska clean up from the more than 20 reported tornadoes that ripped through the region, the tornado threat moves east on Wednesday to Michigan and Ohio.The strongest tornado so far was an EF-2 with 118 mph... Read More.

Young man killed in severe storms in Kentucky as tornadoes rip through region

Wednesday, April 3 by ABC News

(CINCINNATI) -- Dangerous tornadoes tore through the central U.S. Tuesday night, including Kentucky, where one person was killed, according to the governor.Over the last two days, more than 20 tornadoes were reported across states including Georgia, Tennessee, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and Missouri.In Kentucky,... Read More.

Tornadoes rip off roofs in Kentucky as severe storms slam central US

Wednesday, April 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dangerous tornadoes tore through the central U.S. Tuesday night, including Kentucky, where reported twisters flattened buildings, ripped off roofs and littered streets with debris.In the last 48 hours, at least 20 tornadoes were reported across nine states: Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Illinois,... Read More.

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