Ocean City closes ocean to swimmers, lifeguards stay alert of beachgoers
With steady rain falling Tuesday, Ocean City’s beach was nearly empty, but that didn’t mean lifeguards had the day off.
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Ocean City closes ocean to swimmers.
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...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex. In New Jersey, Cumberland and Cape May. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Murderkill River at Bowers Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 22/09 AM 7.4 1.7 2.3 Minor 22/10 PM 7.7 2.0 1.3 Moderate 23/10 AM 6.6 0.9 1.2 Minor 23/10 PM 7.4 1.7 1.1 Minor 24/11 AM 6.3 0.6 0.8 None 24/11 PM 6.8 1.1 0.8 Minor Delaware Bay at Lewes MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 22/09 AM 6.6 2.0 2.5 Minor 22/09 PM 7.0 2.3 1.9 Moderate 23/10 AM 5.5 0.8 1.3 None 23/10 PM 6.1 1.5 1.1 Minor 24/10 AM 5.2 0.5 0.8 None 24/10 PM 5.6 1.0 0.8 None Maurice River at Bivalve MLLW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 8.6 ft, Major 9.6 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 22/09 AM 8.0 1.7 2.3 Minor 22/09 PM 8.7 2.4 2.1 Moderate 23/10 AM 7.4 1.1 1.5 None 23/10 PM 8.0 1.7 1.4 Minor 24/11 AM 7.1 0.8 1.1 None 24/11 PM 7.5 1.2 1.1 None Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 22/08 AM 5.7 1.7 2.2 Minor 22/08 PM 6.4 2.4 1.9 Moderate 23/09 AM 4.9 0.9 1.1 None 23/09 PM 5.2 1.2 0.7 None 24/09 AM 4.4 0.4 0.6 None 24/10 PM 4.8 0.8 0.5 None Cape May Harbor at Cape May MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 22/08 AM 6.8 1.7 2.2 Minor 22/08 PM 7.4 2.3 1.8 Moderate 23/09 AM 5.9 0.8 1.1 None 23/09 PM 6.4 1.3 0.9 Minor 24/10 AM 5.5 0.4 0.6 None 24/10 PM 6.0 0.9 0.6 None &&