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Delaware beaches close for lightning independently of Maryland flags—you may need to drive south into different weather. Outlets and inland Rehoboth dining become rain backups; coastal highways flood in tropical remnants. Watch NWS Wakefield and Delaware alerts, not only Ocean City radar.
Sources: National Weather Service · Delaware DNREC · Visit 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.
