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Dangerous rip currents and heat usher in Labor Day out west amid travel delays
NBC Newsยท 2025-09-02 00:17
Travel Disruptions - Labor Day travel experienced disruptions due to FAA staffing issues at Newark Liberty International, volume at Reagan National, and weather at Dallas Fort Worth [1] - TSA expected to screen 174 million passengers returning from Labor Day weekend [1] Coastal Hazards - LA County lifeguards faced challenges due to rip currents and elevated surf, performing nearly 600 rescues over the weekend [2] - Wave heights reached at least 6 feet, increasing the danger for beachgoers [2] - CPR was performed on one person over the weekend at Santa Monica Beach due to dangerous rip currents [5] Extreme Weather - Hot temperatures impacted 25 million people across the West, with some states experiencing temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above average [3] - Flash flooding in Texas resulted in two fatalities and one missing person [3] - Rescues were conducted in San Antonio due to flooding [4]