City of Ocean City, NJ - Office of Emergency Management Special Weather Statement: 10 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2020 A Tropical Storm Warning and Flash Flood Warning remain in effect for Ocean City through 1 p.m. Friday (July 10, 2020). More than three inches of rain has fallen through 10 a.m. Friday, and heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Fay is expected to continue into the afternoon. High tide on the bay side of Ocean City (at the Ninth Street Bridge) will be at 12:56 p.m. Friday, but the NWS does not predict exceptionally high tides or tidal flooding. Sustained winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. Residents and guests are asked to closely monitor the forecast and weather conditions. Please don’t be caught off-guard. Heavy rain flooding can impact parts of the island that don’t typically experience tidal flooding. Be prepared to move vehicles. The roads closer to the beach including Central and Wesley avenues are at higher elevation. These roads also offer the safest routes of travel across the length of the island. For your safety and the protection of your vehicle and neighboring properties, never attempt to drive through flood waters, and do not drive around barricades. For Police & Fire Department emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 609-399-9111.
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