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Tropical Storm Dexter Triggers Rip Current Alerts Across East Coast
6 Aug
Summary
- Tropical Storm Dexter strengthening as it moves northeast over the Atlantic
- Millions facing strong rip currents and rough surf in at least 12 U.S. states
- High pressure over Northeast increasing rip current risk through the week
As of August 6th, 2025, Tropical Storm Dexter continues to track east-northeast across the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean, triggering strong rip currents and rough surf along the East Coast of the United States. According to forecasters, millions of people across at least 12 states are facing these hazardous ocean conditions due to Dexter's influence.
Dexter is the fourth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, following Andrea, Barry, and Chantal earlier this year. While the storm is not expected to make direct landfall, its effects are being felt across a wide swath of the East Coast. Alongside the strengthening high pressure system over the Northeast, Dexter is increasing the risk of dangerous rip currents that could threaten beachgoers through the end of the week.
Authorities have already advised thousands of people in North Carolina to exercise caution when entering the water due to the hazardous conditions. National Weather Service meteorologists attribute the powerful waves and life-threatening rip currents to the northeasterly winds being generated by Tropical Storm Dexter, even as it remains well offshore.
