High surf advisory issued for Mobile and Baldwin counties for Sunday and Monday – breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet expected

A high surf advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 9:57 p.m. valid from Sunday 1 a.m. until Monday 6 p.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties.

The weather service states, “Large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone from late Saturday night through Sunday night. Waves will gradually diminish through Monday but still remain 4 to 5 feet through early Monday evening.”

“Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water,” adds 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.”

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