We’ve all been there. You show up at a beach, and there’s a colored flag, sometimes more than one, fluttering in the wind. The lifeguards put it there for a reason, but what does it mean?

For years, these flags have been warning beachgoers about surf conditions. Now, one local tech company says they plan on bringing the system into the 21st century.

Beachgoers in WaterColor will see new faces on the sand starting Tuesday, as the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) officially ...

On the Tuesday of their visit, beach conditions were reportedly calm, with lifeguard flags waving green, signaling safe conditions. However, Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue officials warn that rip ...

This beautiful beach in Tenerife has just put up warning flags to caution ... it's crucial to stay vigilant and heed the lifeguard's instructions. A purple flag signals the presence of jellyfish.

"We might have rip currents in some areas, but as the tide goes out, the beach can change a lot, so we're always pre-empting where is going to be the safest place to put our flags." Lifeguards ...

Currently, at least 25 full time lifeguards patrol the county’s ... guarded beaches and familiarize themselves with the beach warning flags. In the event of an emergency, the ocean rescue ...