The Gulfstream is Hilton Head's Guardian Angel
One of the best blogs I have read about the Gulf Stream in relation to Hilton Head and Beaufort. This deserves a re-post, Robbie!
Posted by robbie@robbiebunting.com on July 7th, 2010
The gulf stream is 70 miles from Hilton Head Island.
Located off the coast of Hilton Head Island, the gulf stream has pushed storms past our coast line, kept our temperatures warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer and will hopefully push the oil away from our shorelines. This "river" or current in the Atlantic Ocean is the super highway and Hilton Head's guardian angel.The Gulf Stream and Weather on Hilton Head
The subtropical climate of South Carolina arises from the combination of the state's relatively low latitude, its generally low elevation, the proximity of the warm Gulf Stream in the Atlantic, and the Appalachian Mountains, which in winter help to screen out cold air from the interior of the United States.The Gulf Stream pushes Hurricanes north
First off, it is never said that it could never happen, however if you look around at the trees on Hilton Head Island, you can feel at ease that storms and hurricanes are turned north or pushed out to sea by our beloved gulf stream. The gulf stream is the pathway that these storms follow and as they wander off this path they lose their zip. It is our hope that this "pathway" continues to push these storms and everything else out to sea.The Gulf Stream and the oil crisis
About the only disadvantage in being off the gulf stream is for the deep sea fishing fans because they have to take a long boat ride. This is also true in reverse, as the oil that is traveling in the gulf stream will have a hard time getting to Hilton Head Island unless it is pushed out of the gulf stream by a hurricane or major storm. Of course, it is our hope that someone discovers a solution to recoving the oil before it hits any coast or shore.The benefit to Hilton Head Island's geographic location is the 70 miles that separates us the Island from the gulf stream. If you would like to research the area, please email us at robbie@robbiebunting.com or visit our website at www.robbiebunting.com .
Robbie Bunting
Realtor ~ Associate Broker
Hilton Head Island, SC
Via Phone 800-932-3652 ~ 842-0805
e-mail robbie@robbiebunting.comClick HERE for my blog
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