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pay close attention to the beach flag warning system which provides updates on water conditions. Green flags: indicate calm waters Yellow flags: normal conditions, however swimmers should stay alert.

Red flags are posted along Baldwin County beaches ahead of Saturday’s severe weather. Beach safety officials already saw signs of rip currents and went to red flags Friday as a precaution.