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Vendors monitor NWS alerts and collect gear when lightning risk rises—help by clearing personal items fast. Never shelter under umbrellas when thunder roars; head to cars or indoor lobbies. Double-red flags mean leave the water and reconsider shade structures on exposed beaches.
Sources: Ocean City Beach Patrol · NWS Wakefield / NOAA · Town of Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
