Dangerous rip currents plague both US coasts as millions swarm beaches during Labor Day weekend. Southern California faces high risks, with hazardous waves keeping lifeguards on alert. Los Angeles County reports over 500 rescues since Friday mostly from strong currents.
Lifeguards patrol from Santa Monica to Malibu, monitoring thousands at beaches. Officials note fully staffed shores, yet warn intensifying surf boosts rip current power. Temperatures hit 90s, drawing massive crowds.
Eastward, beachgoers in six states—from Alabama to Virginia—confront treacherous waters along Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Texas endures heavy rains causing flash floods, canceling over 500 flights at Dallas Fort Worth since Friday.
Travel woes extend to Newark Liberty International in New Jersey. Staffing shortages trigger delays and ground stops, with only three controllers handling Philadelphia air traffic directing Newark flights. Officials predict halts until late tonight.
Experts advise: stay calm if caught in rip current, swim parallel to shore.
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From Manhattan Beach, conditions demand vigilance as holiday ends with crowds heading home.
