The projected path of Hermine maybe over the ocean, but, peripheral winds and rains can still be worrisome. Hermine is mostly considered a tropical depression, but, can regain velocity again when the eye is over the Atlantic Ocean.
September 4, 2016
By Jessica Anderson and Erica L. Green
September 4, 2016By Jessica Anderson and Erica L. Green
Gov. Larry Hogan ordered the Maryland National Guard (click here) to deploy units to Ocean City on Saturday, as the coast remained under a tropical storm warning and is expected to see significant flooding.
National Guard officials announced the deployment as Tropical Storm Hermine regained strength and continued moving slowly up the Eastern Seabord. Guard officials called the deployment a "precautionary measure," but said that in previous storms the Guard has used Humvees and other tactical trucks to drive through high water.
Ocean City officials said they planned to close the Inlet parking lot and beach at 8:30 p.m. Saturday until further notice, and expected that tropical storm conditions would last through Monday.
Hogan also issued a warning to residents who planned to travel to Ocean City for the Labor Day weekend.
