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Broken clouds often produce the best bay color—solid overcast hides the disk but edge clouds explode over Assawoman Bay. Have a backup indoor plan when tropical remnants bring flat gray skies all evening.
Sources: 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.
