Spring Break Washout

Spring Break Washout (Added: April 02, 2009)

Red flags at the beach might take some fun out of spring break but it's not taking the money! Find out why businesses are seeing green. (more)

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Red flags at the beach might take some fun out of spring break, but it's not taking the money!Find out why businesses are seeing green.

By: Pat Peterson | WKRG-TV
Published: April 03, 2009

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For the most part, the weather hasn't cooperated this week for thousands of spring breakers visiting Alabama's beaches.
The Gulf Shores Public Beach was deserted Thursday. Only a few daredevil windsurfers kept the seagulls company. Overcast skies, brief periods of heavy rain, a steady wind and dangerous rip currents kept spring-breakers off the beach and inside their condos and hotels. Springbreakers we talked to say their vacation was a "bust!"
On the flip side though, retailers at the Tanger Outlet Center in Foley do not mind the rain. Retailers tell News 5 that sales increase when it rains at the beach..