Rip Current

Louisiana travelers who have plans to visit a beach in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas or here in Louisiana here are the conditions along the coast.

Beachgoers who disobey posted beach warning flags can find themselves on the receiving end of some hefty fines and even jail time.

Louisiana beachgoers with plans for the weekend will need to consider what Mother Nature has planned for Saturday and Sunday too.

Strong rip currents along the Alabama and Florida coasts have prompted warnings for Louisiana residents who might be heading for the beach for spring break.

Many don’t realize that rip current, undertow, and rip tide are all different things.