The National Weather Service urged beachgoers to consult local forecasts during Rip Current Awareness Week. The agency recommended visiting weather.gov/beach before traveling to shorelines for spring break.
NWS beach forecasts list surf conditions and rip current risk for specific locations, the agency said.
The agency said staying informed is the best step people can take to reduce danger at the beach.
The National Weather Service urged people planning spring break trips to check the site and know conditions before they go, the agency said.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
