More than 15 people rescued from rip currents at Wrightsville Beach, 'swarms of jellyfish' reported

The National Weather Service issued a warning that the majority of North Carolina's beaches were under a moderate rip current risk, which means only experienced swimmers should get in the water.

Tropical Storm Earl is causing swells in the Atlantic Ocean which is leading to rough surf for North Carolina's beaches, according to the NWS.

The tropical storm is not expected to hit land. As of Monday morning, Earl was north of the British Virgin Islands with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph. It's expected to move northward.

The NWS also said that there have also been "swarms" of jellyfish and an increase reported stings as a result of the storm, so people should be cautious when entering the water.

The jellyfish swarms will likely remain at the beach for the rest of the afternoon, according to the NWS.

Waterspouts were also possible at the coast today because of tropical conditions.

Gannon Medwick, meteorologist for WECT News in Wilmington, posted a photo of the waterspouts he saw in Carolina Beach.