WHAT ARE OCEAN CITYS PRIMARY WEATHER THREATS?
Nor’ Easters – are low pressure centers that develop and track northeast along our coastline. This is a traditional weather pattern during the winter months. Problem ? – As these Low pressure centers pass by, northeast wind is experienced in Ocean City. The prolonged easterly flow of wind will pile water up in the Assawoman Bay. The slower the forward speed, the longer we experience that easterly flow of wind. This combined with the intensity can cause significant flooding problems for the Ocean City area, as in the March Storm of 1962. Tropical Storm/Hurricanes – are powerful low pressure centers that are born in the tropic’s. These storms can cause massive destruction to coastal areas. The official Hurricane Season (as if weather listens to dates) runs from June 1st thru November 30th. Typically most Hurricanes effect our area in the later part of August, September, tapering off in October. Problem ? The problem is somewhat obvious in that these storms can cause massive destruction t
