[quote=Nightwatchman….My counterpart there in Tampa is a seasoned Floridian who has rode out many hurricanes in her day and she said she is taking this very seriously and heading inland first thing in the morning. It's nothing to play with[/quote]

Not to take anything from your coworker but if her experience is in the Tampa area, it isn’t very much. Hopeing for the best for all those in the path of this potentially bad storm.