Posts Tagged ‘rough surf’
Friday’s Rough Surf Leads to Spinal Injury in Bethany Beach
What was initially reported as a near drowning in Bethany Beach was found to be a spinal injury. Bethany Beach patrol officials tell the Talk of Delmarva that the patient was conscious and alert as he was being prepared for transport to Shock Trauma in Baltimore. Guards in Bethany Beach on Friday responded to 36…
Read MoreTides Lash Delaware Beaches, Creating Safety Concerns
Beaches have taken a pounding with rough surf and high tides during the days after Labor Day. That includes Dewey Beach. The town is reporting some beach erosion, and ocean access was closed for all recreation due to hazardous surf conditions. The beach itself is open, but it was closed to the public Wednesday night…
Read MoreRough Surf / Rip Current Risk High
There is a high risk of rip currents at the Delaware, Maryland and southern New Jersey beaches. More storms are in the forecast. According to AccuWeather, beach-goers should be alert for rough surf and rip currents through the rest of the week. In a statement, the National Weather Service says “the surf zone is dangerous…
Read MoreOcean City Continues to Monitor Hurricane Florence, OC Bikefest Moved to Convention Center
Ocean City emergency management officials are continuing to monitor Hurricane Florence, which is now showing a southern track, steering farther away from the Maryland coastline.聽 While emergency management officials watch closely in the event of changes to the storm鈥檚 path, Ocean City continues to be open for business. OC Bikefest events, including the ticketed concerts,…
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