[Slings and Arrows]

Anyone know what hurricane Charlie's strength was when it hit Myrtle Beach, please? My house got through Charlie without a scratch, and this'll give me an idea of what to do.

[AntiGuv]

This was Hurricane Charley when it reached Myrtle Beach, and it was dropping to Tropical Storm strength:

15 GMT 08/14/04   33.2N 79.0W   75 mph   990 mb   Category 1 Hurricane

Keep in mind, though, that Charley passed just to the east of Myrtle Beach and the northeast quadrant is where the worse wind & surge would be. Myrtle Beach would've been in the western quadrants of Charley.

[sweet_diane]

"My house got through Charlie without a scratch, and this'll give me an idea of what to do."

Ivan's eye went over my house. Katrina's outer reaches reached my house as well with more bang then we expected (Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay). After experiencing each storm I can say they are all different. Some have more rain (Georges, Danny) others are more windy (Katrina) others in between (Ivan, Elena).

I'm a bit gun shy but just wanted to say keep in mind they all have different 'personalities' and to watch that. Good luck and stay safe!