Beachgoers enjoyed time in the sand on Pensacola Beach Thursday but stayed out of the water. “It’s definitely rough today.

Myrtle Beach operates beach warning flags to alert visitors to potential ocean hazards. Most warnings only advise folks to be cautious, but under double red flags the city bans swimming.

Red flag: High hazard — indicates high surf and/or strong currents. Some beach communities will prohibit swimming and wading, so be sure to check local guidelines. Double red flag: Water is ...

Double red flags mean the water is closed to the public. For those interested in keeping people safe during those types of conditions, PCB Beach Safety currently has seven open full-time positions.

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Gulf Shores-Municipal Government posts on its Facebook page double red flags are flying at beaches there. Double red flags mean that WATERS ARE CLOSED to the ...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for some Brunswick County ...