The Ocean City Beach Patrol has closed the ocean to swimming, wading and surfing Tuesday as tropical storm activity off the coast brings dangerous conditions to the resort town.

Hurricane Erin, downgraded to a Category 2, is impacting Ocean City, Md., with high winds ... All oceanside beaches, including the Assateague Island State Park Beach, are closed to all in-water ...

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