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Myrtle Beach
Golf Vacations And Hurricanes - How To Weather The Storm
Hurricane season in Myrtle Beach, South
Carolina runs from June through
November each year. The peak months for hurricane activity are August
and September. If you are planning a Myrtle Beach golf vacation during
these times of the year, you should prepare yourself before arriving at
your golf destination. This article provides tips and advice on how to
weather any storm the tropics might throw at you while enjoying your
golf vacation.
NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, predicts
that 2005 will be another above-average Atlantic hurricane season. The
organization predicts 12 to15 tropical storms, 7 to 9 hurricanes and 3
to 5 major hurricanes. Vacationing golfers should not take these
predictions lightly. We have already seen one of the busiest Julys in
the history of hurricane tracking.
Golfers should not let these predictions
deter them from taking a golf
trip to the Myrtle Beach area during the summer and fall seasons.
Summer golf deals along the Grand Strand are hotter than our southern
summers. Also, fall in Myrtle Beach provides golfers with dropping
accommodation rates to accompany falling temperatures and humidity.
If you are unlucky enough to be right in the
middle of a golf vacation
when a hurricane takes aim at the coast of the Carolinas, don't worry.
Unlike an unexpected afternoon thunderstorm, hurricanes do not sneak up
on the South Carolina coast. This gives vacationing golfers plenty of
time to leave before the situation gets dangerous.
The best piece of advice we can offer if you
plan on visiting the Grand
Strand golf area during hurricane season is to keep an eye on the
extended Myrtle Beach weather forecast. If a hurricane approaches
during your trip, don't panic. As soon as it looks like you may need to
abandon your golf vacation, begin following these steps.
" Watch the local weather station and follow
their advice.
" Check on earlier flights and arrive earlier at the airport.
" Fill your car with a full tank of gas at first sign of hurricane.
" Map out evacuation routes before your leave.
" Pack water and food in case of traffic jams when driving.
" Don't wait until the last minute to evacuate.
Most golf packages provide refunds or rain
checks in the event of
cancellations and evacuations due to hurricanes. Make sure to ask about
this before booking your Myrtle Beach golf vacation. Even if you are
not planning a Myrtle Beach golf trip during hurricane season, go ahead
and ask your golf package provider about refunds and cancellations
caused by bad weather.
Whatever you do, don't take the threat of
hurricanes lightly. Pay
attention to local weather forecasts. Listen to local officials. Follow
the steps above and giver yourself plenty of time to evacuate your golf
vacation destination safely.
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By: Evans Putman
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