Despite Hurricane Season officially starting June 1, no one on Folly really expects a storm this early in year. But after Tropical Storm Andrea blew through and soaked the island on June 7, hurricane preparation is at the front of everyone’s mind (or it should be).   Here’s what you need to be prepared for a … Continue reading Hurricane Ready on Folly Beach

Spring is finally here! But this weather has been anything but predictable. After some heavy showers at the end of last week, this week’s weather will take a little while to recover to perfection. Here’s what you can expect. The sunshine will be out on Monday, April 22, but highs will only reach around 68 … Continue reading Weather Report: April 22, 2013

It’s Spring Break time on Folly, so what weather can you expect for your visit this week? Read on to find out. After a rainy weekend, Monday, March 25 will bring the sunshine; unfortunately the temperatures won’t match the mostly clear skies. The high will be around 56, and the low in the upper 30s. … Continue reading Weather Report: March 25, 2013

If you’re like us, right around the middle of February, you’re looking for Spring. Winter has been here long enough, officially, and a little beach time, some sunshine, a gentle breeze would do us all good. We know how you feel, and it’s got us checking the weather forecast with our fingers crossed. Here’s what … Continue reading Weather Report: February 18, 2013

Folly has been socked by winter weather lately. The temperatures have been much colder and the skies have been gray. But if you’re dreaming of summer, the good news is that warmer weather isn’t too far away, even if it is temporary. This weekend is the start of a warm up. Temperatures Sunday will reach … Continue reading Weekly Weather: January 26, 2013

The weather on Folly Beach has been gorgeous. Warm temperatures and sunshine have marked the last week. But Mother Nature might be about to remind us all that it is, in fact, November, despite what the thermometer reads. The rain that descended on the Lowcountry early this week brought with it cooler, and more typical … Continue reading Weather Report: November 12, 2012

Three to five feet of sand. That’s how much of Folly Beach that was washed into the Atlantic by Hurricane Sandy. And while 3 to 5 feet might not seem like much, for a beach that fights erosion everyday, a few feet can make a huge difference. Compared with where Sandy made landfall, the Lowcountry … Continue reading Hurricane Sandy Means Less Sand for Folly