Absolutely! I've always found it most reliable to to follow local hurricane statements (along with local tide tables) when estimating surge potential. Our local weather news guys are very good about providing good/bad predictions for storm surge potential in relation to low/high tides.
Max sustained winds...115 mph
Moving...NNW at 10 mph...
Pressure...964 mb
Some slight strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days.
I was able to get full coverage homeowner’s insurance yesterday at my local Farm Bureau office. It goes into effect immediately! I did not get flood insurance since I am not in a flood zone. I was really relieved to get that. Next step is hurricane preparation. My son, DIL, and three grandsons will stay with me and my sister, because my son said it would be better to all be together. I’ll feel better having him here. Now just gotta pray the storm stays a cat 3. I can live with that, God willing. Be safe everyone! I will keep you all in my prayers.