Warning: Rhode Island High Surf Advisory Issued

The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory through Thursday night.

Washington and Newport counties in Rhode Island as well as southern Bristol County in Massachusetts were placed under the advisory.

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The National Weather Service said to expect large breaking waves "increasing each day, peaking Thursday with waves of 6 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone."

The conditions are so hazardous that the National Weather Service deems them "life-threatening."

The conditions also exacerbate beach erosion, according to the National Weather Service.

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"Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions," the National Weather Service said.

The National Weather Service said that Hurricane Erin — which was a Category 4 storm as it passed through the Bahamas on Monday — will result in high surf and dangerous rip currents to ocean-exposed beaches from Tuesday through Friday.

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