I know of one person on here who was staying put. Even though Florence was recently downgraded to a Cat 2, if you are unable or unwilling to leave, please stay safe.

Robin Williams was right; these things need more intimidating names.

Or at least she's predicted to do so over the next few days. Knowing how hurricanes have passed through the Carolinas in recent years, we're expecting Florence to weaken significantly once she makes landfall, and all we'll get is just several days of rain and some wind. However confidence does not negate preparedness -- contingencies are in place in the event Florence does pack a bigger punch than Gert and Bernie.

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