In an effort to prevent beach drownings, Bay County officials distributed double-red surf flags to about 100 beach vendors on Wednesday.

The shoreline flags are meant to be a visual reminder right as folks make the decision to go into the water on a double-red ...

McLaren's Lando Norris has topped the first practice session of 2025 at a sunny Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. The first session of the Formula 1 season didn't come without its challenges. There ...

A red flag warning is different than a fire warning. A red flag warning means conditions exist that could lead to a wildfire.

While enjoying a day of warmer weather, Iowans should be wary of the red flag warning issued for Des Moines and much of the ...

In Oklahoma, red flag warnings are issued when conditions such as high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds create a ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Double red flags kept swimmers out of the water at Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Wednesday. The flags stood parallel in the wind, closing the water to the public due to life ...

It also is illegal year round in Bay County to enter the Gulf under double-red-flag conditions. Violators can be ticketed. Flag colors are based on the strength of rip currents. These currents run ...

Surf Rescue officials say they’re relying on folks to adhere to double-red-flag laws while knowing they will not get 100% compliance. “The goal is prevention. If you can prevent it, ...