Update: High surf advisory for Glynn County until early Friday morning – breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet forecast

An updated high surf advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:23 p.m. in effect until Friday at 5 a.m.

The NWS describes, "Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet SE GA beaches and 12 to 16 NE FL beaches."

"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 NWS. "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."