Peak Hurricane Season for the Atlantic Basin historically kicks in sometime in the first half of August.
FYI- the Atlantic Basin includes the Atlantic Ocean the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico
Photo: Hurricane at Lake Worth Beach by heatherlacroix
So, here we are in the very beginning of the peak of the season, climatologically speaking. What will this peak season bring?
If you're considering taking a cruise, this is certainly a time of year when you can get a pretty good deal... if you are willing to take the (relatively low) risks associated with cruising during hurricane season. Check out the deals!
For homeowners who live in hurricane country, you know the drill: check your hurricane supplies and family evacuation plans. Make sure your NOAA Weather Radio is in good working condition and that you have plenty of extra batteries. And, if you haven't already done so, prepare for the worst case scenario with insurance, a go-bag, and provisions to protect your windows. Don't forget hurricane preparedness for your roof, either.
All that being said ... here's hoping the predictions for this season being an above average one, and of a high probability of major US landfalls (plural) doesn't come to fruition.
Stay safe, every one! If you're cruising this season, Bon Voyage to you. And if you are, or aren't... be prepared for the worst, but hope for the best!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Peak Hurricane Season is upon us
Thursday, June 2, 2011
It's Hurricane Season and Cruise Deals Season
Once again this year, I will have the Weather Widgets from wunderground.com posted on this blog, and will, from time to time, highlight any storms that are affecting cruise ships and/or cruise ports. This year, I've also set up a 2011 Hurricane Season Journal on a separate site, where I'll log each tropical depression, tropical storm, and hurricane, whether it affects cruises or not. You might want to access that page now, and save it to your favorites if you think you'll be interested.
For the cruising community, we know that hurricane season also means some of the best cruise deals of the year. So, if you haven't done so yet, here's a reminder that you might want to start looking for an attractive last minute deal from your favorite cruise line.
If you're planning your first hurricane season cruise - especially during the peak of the season, which includes August, September, and October - you might be interested in 10 Tips for Hurricane Season Cruising. Don't be afraid to take advantage of some of the great deals you're sure to find. Chances are your cruise won't be affeted by a tropical weather system - but yes, it could. That's the chance you take by making the decision to cruise the Caribbean during hurricane season. If you are prepared to accept that risk in exchange for a great time for less money than you would pay other times of year, I'd say, "Go for it." But know the risks and what you can do to make sure you have a wonderful time no matter what might or might not happen. (That's what the above referenced article is about)
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