No matter where this one hits, I have aa family member or friend near by it seems. They are spread out from Texas to Florida. That's what I get for living in so many places along the Gulf myself.
My brother's memorial service in New Orleans appears as if it will be above water... unless we get another radical change of direction. He survived Katrina in N.O. and died this past weekend of heart problems.
Since they allowed the La. construction companies to do at least portions of the levies, I figure the next big rain will drown the place again. Corruption runs deep there... even when it is their own safety as stake.
I just heard WFTV in Orlando say the storm is now forcasted to curve into Central Florida and could be a CAT 3!
I'm very sorry you lost your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.