Teban54 wrote:So within a span of 3-4 hours, the memo went from "may not even be a major at landfall" to "high-end Cat 4 possible if this keeps up".
THIS^ Is why after 52 yrs of living on the Gulf Coast, and watching Katrina blow up overnight... The one thing I'm sure of, is never underestimate these storms.
If something happens to weaken one, then Thank God!
Just don't take the chance, get the heck out of dodge and enjoy the change of scenery.
I've NEVER heard anyone stay to ride out a bad one and say afterward they don't regret it.
Things hit harder, and an extra terror sets in when you are sitting there hearing, FEELING, the winds and pressure rip your roof off. Or when the water just keeps rising, the attic is no longer an option and your only choice is the roof