Watch out, its coming in as forecast Cat 2 now, blew up and sped up.
“Abundance of caution” means never trust a weather man to be 100% right about anything, especially storms in the GOM
90 mph, moving N at 17, its ‘acomin fast
Yep - been watching it.
We dodged the other ones but this one has the Gulfport area in its sights.
The speed of movement will be a big help though by minimizing the high wind/rain windows.
We’re staying in our condo - it was high and dry for Katrina so except for flying debris/possible roof/window damage, (the place is pretty battened down to minimize flying projectiles) it should be Ok as long as power isn’t out for extended period - and no tornados happen to track across us..
Plenty of food/water/gas on hand and been through a few of this strength and greater to have a sense.
I actually have a dental appointment in2-1/2 hours and am waiting to see if they cancel or let it happen.