Posts Tagged ‘rough surf’
Tides Lash Delaware Beaches, Creating Safety Concerns
Beaches have taken a pounding with rough surf and high tides during the days after Labor Day. That includes Dewey Beach. The town is reporting some beach erosion, and ocean access was closed for all recreation due to hazardous surf conditions. The beach itself is open, but it was closed to the public Wednesday night…
Read MoreRough Surf / Rip Current Risk High
There is a high risk of rip currents at the Delaware, Maryland and southern New Jersey beaches. More storms are in the forecast. According to AccuWeather, beach-goers should be alert for rough surf and rip currents through the rest of the week. In a statement, the National Weather Service says “the surf zone is dangerous…
Read MoreOcean City Continues to Monitor Hurricane Florence, OC Bikefest Moved to Convention Center
Ocean City emergency management officials are continuing to monitor Hurricane Florence, which is now showing a southern track, steering farther away from the Maryland coastline. While emergency management officials watch closely in the event of changes to the storm’s path, Ocean City continues to be open for business. OC Bikefest events, including the ticketed concerts,…
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