Lily Gray has been a writer with Dotdash Meredith since 2020. She is a home e-commerce writer for Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, and Southern Living. She specializes in writing news and deals content and product reviews. As a shopping expert, she's constantly testing products and searching the internet for the best sales, product launches, and trends in home decor, furniture, cleaning, organizing, kitchen, home improvement, and gardening. Previously, she was an e-commerce shop writer contributing editorial content across all legacy Meredith brands. Highlights: * Wrote 200+ articles for brands including Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Living, PEOPLE, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, and Martha Stewart Living. * Previous e-commerce shop writer across all legacy Meredith brands. * Wrote 250+ articles for Amazon On-Site Publishing for all legacy Meredith brands. * Contributed to Better Homes & Gardens newsletters.

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It's officially patio or poolside season, but even in warm weather, laying under the hot sun will have you running for the AC. In order to enjoy patio happy hours and alfresco dinners for long periods of time, consider getting an outdoor umbrella to put you safely in the shade. But just as patio decor and cushions can get wind-blown in mild storms, many outdoor umbrellas are no different. Fortunately, we found a popular patio umbrella that can withstand storms, according to several Amazon shoppers.

The Blissun Patio Umbrella is an Amazon best-seller that's loved by more than 16,000 shoppers because it provides excellent UV-protection and holds its ground during storms. The umbrella is made of 100 percent polyester fabric that's waterproof and UV-resistant. And you don't have to worry about gusting winds thanks to its air vented canopy that allows breeze to pass through the fabric without warping its shape.

With its sturdy, rust-resistant aluminum pole and eight ribs, the patio umbrella holds steady whether it's set around lounge chairs or the center of an outdoor dining table. And you can easily open and close the umbrella with its hand-crank system. It even tilts with a push of a button.

The 9-foot tall outdoor umbrella has a canopy that spans between 42 to 54 inches of shelter to cover a dining set of four to six chairs. It's available in 15 colors or striped patterns, all priced between $52 and $55. Just note that it doesn't come with an umbrella stand, so you might want to add one to your cart, too.

Thousands of shoppers praise the umbrella because it offers ample shade, looks great with most patio decor, and stands up to the inevitable bad weather. Case in point, this reviewer who was out of town during a few storms said it "held up surprisingly well to some nasty weather." Another shopper said it "​​looks perfect" with their patio furniture. They also noted that the umbrella hadn't faded whatsoever even several months after installing it.

Step into the shade with this best-selling patio umbrella that's only $52 at Amazon.

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