Ocean Conditions Intensify Off Maryland's Coast

Ocean conditions intensify off Maryland's coast

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. -- On Tuesday morning, Assateague Island National Seashore and Ocean City closed public access to the ocean. Hurricane Erin isn't expected to make landfall, but the Category 2 storm is causing life-threatening rip currents off our coast.

Wild waves and rip currents shut down Ocean City beach

OCEAN CITY, Md. — Ocean City closed its beaches to swimmers and surfers earlier today because of rough surf. Officials explained why the waves are so dangerous. Ryan Whittington of the Ocean City Fire Department said, “A rip current is something that, once you’re in the ocean, could begin to pull you out. So for everyone’s safety, due to the wave size and the extreme conditions today, the beaches are closed to swimming and surfing.” Whittington …

Ocean City closes ocean to swimmers, lifeguards stay alert of beachgoers

Ocean City closes ocean to swimmers.