Yeah, the fifth time this year I've been in the crosshairs but every previous one changed, they all missed me. This one feels a little different, all computer models are in great agreement, on track, just a little disagreement on timing. The center of this thing could easily move several miles one way or another, the track is not a line but is a zone, but it looks like 6:00 pm Wednesday is when my wind directions reverse. That does not mean the eye passes right over me but that it is pretty darn close. We'll see how accurate that is.
It is fast-moving. It will drop a lot of water but nothing like the ones that just sit there and rain. We will probably experience tropical storm force winds, 40 to 60 mph. I don't have to worry about storm surge where I am, that's part of why we bought in this area. Since it is fast moving, storm surge won't be as bad as it could for others.
As a local meteorologist said, we can handle this one. Calls for evacuation will be for the normal areas, outside the flood walls that are always in danger. This storm should not call for a general evacuation. We will have some power outages, we always do when a hurricane or strong tropical storm hits. If I can, I'll be back on here Thursday morning or otherwise when the power comes back on.
I really don't anticipate any serious problems. We don't have any trees close enough to cause a problem. Drains have been cleaned. I have gas for the generator and it works. We've been stocked up with supplies all summer. The cars are gassed up. I'll have the cars in shelter and anything that could become a missile put away and the storm panels up to protect windows. My biggest concern is how to manage the dogs, one especially will not like the weather.
These things are dangerous so all thoughts and prayers are appreciated. But make that for all the people in the area, not just me.
