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High surf and rip current risk in effect for beaches on south coast and Cape Cod

BOSTON - Those looking to beat the heat at certain beaches on Thursday are advised to be careful, as the National Weather Service issued a High Surf Advisory.

Beaches affected include ones on the ocean on the south coast, Cape Cod and the islands. The National Weather Service said there's not only a risk of high surf but also rip currents, which can be deadly.

There's also a risk of thunderstorms for most of Massachusetts for Thursday, along with very high heat.

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