A high surf advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:38 p.m. valid from Tuesday until Thursday for Mobile and Baldwin counties.

The weather service says, “Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.”

“Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water,” states the weather service. “Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don’t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.”

This advisory is in effect until Thursday at noon.

Source: The National Weather Service