My neighbors across the street took off two days ago. Packed their trailer and left. I think they were seeing what I was seeing.
Meanwhile, the guy in the house behind me has no shutters and is now nailing plywood.
I just got back from Publix, the one on US 1 and about 148th. It wasn't crowded amazingly, but they were nearly out of paper plates. A carnival atmosphere inside, everyone laughing and talking like they were at a party. I guess they are excited that the die is cast and the storm is finally going to come in.
Hoping your cat 3 scenario is wrong!
Meanwhile, I have a barometer, uncalibrated, but as of this morning the glass is falling rapidly after holding steady for the last few days.