Heat Rules on Thursday, May Break on Friday

The air temperature in Ocean City had reached 92 degrees by noon Thursday, and the beach crowds were huddled in the cool sand near the tide line, trying to get a little relief from the heat.

A light land breeze seemed only to pump in a little more oven-hot air. A break may still come later Thursday afternoon, if the winds shift, as they did on Wednesday. And a line of storms that may arrive on Friday are at the front edge of cooler temperatures in store for the weekend.

Chance of precipitation on Friday is 50 percent, according to the National Weather Service.

The ocean water temperature is 70.2 degrees at 1 p.m., and conditions are glassy calm with sets of small waves rolling in on occasion.

Temperatures today are expected to break records at some weather stations.

The Ocean City Firefighters Local 27 is suggesting people stay indoors when possible, and if air-conditioning is not available, stay on the lowest floor out of the sunshine. They're also suggesting people drink plenty of water.