High surf advisory in effect for Tuesday for Mobile and Baldwin counties

High surf advisory in effect for Tuesday for Mobile and Baldwin counties

On Monday at 12:29 p.m. a high surf advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Tuesday between midnight and noon for Mobile and Baldwin counties.

The weather service states, “Large breaking waves building to around 5 feet 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,” explains the weather service. “Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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 Tuesday at noon.

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