the winds may not be strong, but the floods due to the excessive rain may come here in the DC and surrounding areas regardless. Hoping for the best.
No question the states north of Florida have a more difficult time with flooding during heavy rains. Around here, the water just runs back into either the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico.
Most of the area is in moderate drought so the flooding will be flash type only (the usual place that always flood). We need rain and this is usually the only way to get it before october or so.