June 1 marks the official beginning of hurricane season in the Caribbean, and we’ve already seen one tropical depression, Alberto. June 1 shouldn’t mean the end of Caribbean travel. The odds that a hurricane will interrupt your trip are still pretty slim. Let the old rhyme about hurricane season be your guide:
June too soon
July stand by
August come it must
September remember
October all over . . .
Although your chances of experiencing a hurricane are small (check out the statistics here), you can follow hurricane activity in the region at the site of the NOAA/National Hurricane Center and on StormCarib, a great resource for seeing what storms are brewing. And don’t forget trip insurance, just in case!
Let’s hope this year’s hurricane season is much kinder than last year. Have a great summer!