[Proudcongal]

We’re in Jax, Southside, about 6 miles from the coast. My neighbors came over and said we are now in an evacuation zone, but most of us are staying. Across the street from our subdivision is not an evacuation zone so we still feel confident we will be ok. Prayers please for us.

[UMCRevMom@aol.com]

PLEASE evacuate.. PLEASE

[TonyInOhio]

It looks as though Matthew is undergoing eyewall replacement, which will weaken the central winds during the cycle. It's possible the eyewall will not reform before the eye begins to interact with the Florida coast, which would serve to lessen the severity of onshore gusts.

One more positive: the latest radar imagery shows Matthew is moving NNW, and if that trend continues, it may veer farther from the coast than originally thought.

[Romulus]

My brother and SIL are in JAX, probably very close to you. They are close to the water, but on very high ground. They’re old hands at hurricanes and well prepared. I’m not worried.