The Brief

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - As Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine continues strengthening, the path of this system could scrape along the Atlantic Coastline of Florida. The strongest impacts are expected to be felt on Sunday and Monday, including 7–9 foot waves and an increased risk of rip currents, which are already high.

Just last week, lifeguards in Volusia County pulled nearly 230 people from rip currents over a two-day period.

What they're saying:

Surf instructor and owner of Vast Oceans Surf & SUP School, Ryan Ragan, says he’s been surfing Volusia beaches for decades, so he’s familiar with rip currents, especially when giving lessons.

"I used to try to hold them against the currents. Now I just say we’re going to drift," said Ragan. "We’ll drift a block or two, come back, and

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