Top Tweets for #ripcurrentawarenessweek
Day 7 of Rip Current Awareness Week #ncwx #ripcurrentawarenessweek
⚠️Never assume the ocean is safe just because the weather is nice. Sometimes the worst rip days occur w/ the best weather.
🌊In 2019, Hurricane Lorenzo was almost 2,000 mi from the coast & we lost 4 lives in NC.
Day 6 of Rip Current Awareness Week #ncwx #ripcurrentawarenessweek
🛟A large portion of rip current drownings have been from those trying to help someone else. Know how you can be MOST helpful to others while also keeping yourself safe.
Day 5 of Rip Current Awareness Week #ncwx #ripcurrentawarenessweek
Whether you're from the area or visiting from out of town, educating yourself and your loved ones on the dangers of rip currents is essential.
If you're in doubt, don't go out!
Day 4 of Rip Current Awareness Week #ncwx #ripcurrentawarenessweek
Know before you go!
🏊Find the rip current forecast for your beach: https://t.co/KUohFAs3ND
Know how to spot a rip! #ncwx #ripcurrentawarenessweek
🌊Often found where waves are NOT breaking.
🌿Look for lines of foam, seaweed, or debris moving away from shore
👀Easier to spot from elevated viewpoints (beach access)
❗More common near low tide & near jetties or piers
It's not always obvious when you're caught in a rip current. #ncwx #ripcurrentawarenessweek
🏊🏽♂️As you try to swim towards shore, you may not make any progress & get tired.
🏖With stronger rips, you may feel you are being pulled away from the beach.
Relax & know how to escape!
Today kicks off Rip Current Awareness Week! #ncwx #ripcurrentawarenessweek
❓Did you know that rip currents are the #1 weather related killer in the coastal Carolinas?
🏖With warmer weather quickly approaching, now is the time to prepare for beach season.
#RipCurrentAwarenessWeek 🌊
If you're going to the beach for Spring Break, familiarize yourself with the standardized beach warning flags. There are numerous hazards at the beach and understanding the warnings can save your life. 🚩⚠️🏖️
https://t.co/YF40TUFd83
#RipCurrentAwarenessWeek
The best thing you can do is stay informed. Visit https://t.co/YF40TUFKXB if you're going to be visiting a beach for Spring Break. NWS beach forecasts can tell you about surf conditions and rip current risk for your exact location. Know before you go! 🏖️
#RipCurrentAwarenessWeek
If you get caught in a rip current on your upcoming Spring Break vacation, here are some tips that could save your life. The most important thing is DON'T PANIC. Swim parallel to shore and signal for help once you're out of it. 🏖️🌊
#RipCurrentAwarenessWeek
If you're vacationing at the beach for Spring Break, make sure you know how to spot a rip current. Subtle differences in the water's texture, color, and movement can clue you in that it's not safe. Be on the lookout and if you don't know, don't go! 🌊
Many rip current deaths unfortunately occur with those vacationing at the beach from out of town. If you're going to the beach for #SpringBreak, take a few extra steps to be #BeachSmart and #WaveSafe so you can enjoy your vacation safely 🏖️🌊⚠️ #RipCurrentAwarenessWeek
As we wrap up #RipCurrentAwarenessWeek, #MDFR reminds you to become familiar with rip currents. Learn how to escape them if you're caught up in one.
Whenever you visit a beach, make sure to identify any posted warning flags.
More on rip currents: https://t.co/pIkOydErBi
Going to the beach for Spring Break? If you see someone in distress in the water, take a few moments to ensure your own safety before taking action. Visit https://t.co/x5VTsxYjec to ensure you have a safe and fun beach experience 🏖️🌊 #RipCurrentAwarenessWeek #BeachSmart
Even for the most advanced swimmers, rip currents can be deadly. Remember to never swim against the current. Instead, swim out of it by swimming parallel to the beach. If you can't escape, float and call for help.
For more: https://t.co/4gkV7WYrDV
#RipCurrentAwarenessWeek
The safety of our community will always be our priority. As we welcome #RipcurrentAwarenessWeek, please follow @miamidadefire and learn more about these lifesaving tips.
Rip currents are potentially life-threatening powerful channels of water that move away from the shore. Even the strongest swimmers can be swept out to sea.
This #RipCurrentAwarenessWeek, #MDFR invites you to learn more about rip current safety: https://t.co/pIkOydErBi
Did you know that rip currents can travel as fast as eight ft. per second? Rip currents are like treadmills in water–they can quickly pull a person out to sea.
Prioritize your safety by learning how to spot rip currents: https://t.co/pIkOydErBi
#RipCurrentAwarenessWeek
This week is #RipCurrentAwarenessWeek, which means now is a good time to review what a rip current is and how you can stay safe.
Tips to protect yourself:
STAY CALM. WAVE. YELL. FLOAT.
• DON’T PANIC - Staying calm may save your life.
(1/2)
Rip currents are the number one weather killer on the Gulf Coast killing more than all other weather events combined.
Red flags fly, Gulf waters closed to swimming.
Yellow flags fly, weak & non-swimmers remain out of the Gulf.
#ripcurrents #ripcurrentawarenessweek #ripcurrent
Most Popular Users
Elon Musk 
@elonmusk
241M followers
Barack Obama
@barackobama
119.2M followers
Donald J. Trump
@realdonaldtrump
111.8M followers
Cristiano Ronaldo
@cristiano
111.8M followers
Narendra Modi
@narendramodi
107.1M followers
Rihanna
@rihanna
98M followers
NASA
@nasa
92.2M followers
Justin Bieber
@justinbieber
91.2M followers
KATY PERRY
@katyperry
88.3M followers
Taylor Swift
@taylorswift13
82.2M followers
Lady Gaga
@ladygaga
73.7M followers
Virat Kohli
@imvkohli
70.9M followers
Kim Kardashian
@kimkardashian
70.1M followers
YouTube
@youtube
68.7M followers
Bill Gates
@billgates
64.2M followers
Neymar Jr
@neymarjr
63.8M followers
The Ellen Show
@theellenshow
62.4M followers
CNN
@cnn
61.8M followers
Selena Gomez
@selenagomez
61.4M followers
X
@x
60.8M followers