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Keep one rainy-day card—arcades, outlets, a museum stop, or condo downtime—so a thunderstorm does not derail the whole trip. Leave the beach at first thunder and wait for Beach Patrol all-clear before returning to the sand. Flexibility beats a minute-by-minute itinerary.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of Ocean City · National Weather Service
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.
