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Myrtle Beach Golf Vacations and Hurricanes - How to Weather |
by:
Evans Putman |
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 planningMyrtle Beach golf vacation during these times ofyear, you should prepare yourself before arriving at your golf destination. This article provides tips and advice on how to weather any stormtropics might throw at you while enjoying your golf vacation.
NOAA,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, predicts that twozerozerofive will be another above-average Atlantic hurricane season. The organization predicts onetwo toonefive tropical storms, seven to nine hurricanes and three to five major hurricanes. Vacationing golfers should not take these predictions lightly. We have already seen one ofbusiest Julys inhistory of hurricane tracking.
Golfers should not let these predictions deter them from takinggolf trip toMyrtle Beach area duringsummer and fall seasons. Summer golf deals alongGrand 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 inmiddle ofgolf vacation whenhurricane takes aim atcoast ofCarolinas, do not worry. Unlikeunexpected afternoon thunderstorm, hurricanes do not sneak up onSouth Carolina coast. This gives vacationing golfers plenty of time to leave beforesituation gets dangerous.
The best piece of advice we can offer if you plan on visitingGrand Strand golf area during hurricane season is to keepeye onextended <a target="_new" href="http://www.perfectgolfvacations.com/myrtle-beach-weather-forecast.html">Myrtle Beach weather forecast. Ifhurricane approaches during your trip, do not panic. As soon as it looks like you may need to abandon your golf vacation, begin following these steps.
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<li>Watchlocal weather station and follow their advice.</li>
<li>Check on earlier flights and arrive earlier atairport.</li>
<li>Fill your car withfull tank of gas at first sign of hurricane.</li>
<li>Map out evacuation routes before your leave.</li>
<li>Pack water and food in case of traffic jams when driving.</li>
<li>Don't wait untillast minute to evacuate.</li>
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Most golf packages provide refunds or rain checks inevent 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 planningMyrtle 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, do not takethreat of hurricanes lightly. Pay attention to local weather forecasts. Listen to local officials. Followsteps above and giver yourself plenty of time to evacuate your golf vacation destination safely.
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