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Clearwater Beach lifeguards warn of dangerous rip currents as rescues climb, hazardous conditions continue through the weekend

Marcus Chen

Managing Editor · Friday, July 31, 2026 at 7:51 PM

Clearwater Beach lifeguards warn of dangerous rip currents as rescues climb, hazardous conditions continue through the weekend — WTSP 10 Tampa Bay, Land O' Lakes Community news — Image: WTSP 10 Tampa Bay

Strong onshore winds and higher-than-normal tides have created rough surf and powerful rip currents that have kept lifeguards unusually busy for late July.

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