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Outdoor rides and water slides close when lightning threatens—staff reopen only after official all-clear procedures. Do not wait under metal structures on the pier when thunder approaches. Check operator social feeds for reopening posts; summer cells pass quickly but unpredictably.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · National Weather Service · 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.
