### This Is How Rip Currents Turn Beaches Deadly  
June 6, 2026, 7:25 am EDT  
That peaceful stretch of ocean could be hiding a powerful current capable of pulling even the strongest swimmers far from shore in seconds. Meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser explains how rip currents form, how to spot them before it’s too late and the simple survival strategy that could save your life.  
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### Storm Radar From The Weather Company Gets A Facelift  
May 2, 2026, 1:00 pm EDT  
Your new radar app is waiting for you.  
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### Rip Currents Explained: How They Form, How To Spot Them And How To Escape  
April 26, 2026, 8:01 am EDT  
We're diving into everything you've ever wondered about rip currents to help keep you and your loved ones safe in the water.  
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### How To Safely Drive In Snow, Sleet Or Freezing Rain  
April 23, 2026, 10:14 am EDT  
Snow, sleet, freezing rain and wintry mix may all sound similar, but each creates different driving conditions. Meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser breaks down how everything from wet, heavy snow to nearly invisible ice can turn roads treacherous and how drivers can be prepared no matter what.  
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### Real-Time Rain Alerts From The Weather Channel Could Not Only Keep You Dry, But Also Safe As Spring Severe Thunderstorm Season Ramps Up  
April 8, 2026, 9:17 am EDT  
Turn these alerts on now so that spring showers don’t turn you into a wet mess.  
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### What To Know Ahead Of Severe Weather  
April 3, 2026, 2:11 pm EDT  
Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari has some helpful tips for how to prepare ahead of severe weather.  
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### Watch Jim Cantore Train For Avalanche Rescue  
March 5, 2026, 12:00 pm EST  
The Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore goes to the Snowbird ski resort near Salt Lake City, Utah, to learn how to save someone who has been trapped by an avalanche.  
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### Olympic Coach Explains How To Correctly Fall On Ice  
February 27, 2026, 12:00 pm EST  
Slipping on ice can happen in a split second, but how you respond in that moment can determine whether you walk away or end up injured. A U.S. Olympic judo team coach explains how simple techniques like tucking your chin and rolling with the fall can protect your head, wrists and joints when winter weather sends you off balance.  
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### Who Knew? Judo Tips Can Help You Fall Safer On Ice This Winter  
February 12, 2026, 7:34 am EST  
An Olympic judo coach says the secret to surviving a winter slip isn’t staying upright, it’s knowing how to fall. Relax and roll with it before the ice takes you down.  
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### What Drowning Really Looks Like, From A Pediatric ER Doctor  
January 22, 2026, 12:00 pm EST  
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children from 1 to 4 years old, and it takes the lives of 4,000 Americans each year, according to the CDC. But drowning does not look like what you may have seen on television. So we sought out an expert on the subject: Dr. Meghan Martin is a pediatric emergency physician in Pinellas County, Florida, where she’s seen hundreds of kids who’ve survived or died in drowning incidents. Watch this video where she describes what drowning really looks like and what you should be doing to prevent it during your Memorial Day Weekend celebrations.  
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