. >>> united states life saving association says alms check advisories before heading to the water. only go to a beach with a life guard and if you get caught in a rip current swim parallel to the shore until you're no longer pulled out. try to be calm, float and wave your harms for help. >> looking live now wibe aware you're hitting the roads. they are not stopping for the summer as well. people want to take their vacations and enjoy the weather with family and friends. they will travel despite the gas prices. >> so what's the alternative? knowing when the leave, right? the absolute worst time to drive is around 3:00 in most major cities. aaa says you might see commutes two to three times worse than a normal day. >> sunshine. >> the good news is right now everything is great. not a lot of people are commuting into their jobs. 3:00 may be viewed as the worst time. it will start slowing as early as maybe noon, 11:30 getting out of the city. >> look at this. right now we have a very easy drive down the east shore freeway. it is a gradual build back to the enof td of the parking lot th