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A little guide from a guy who has been through a few.

Cat 1 or Tropical storm? We consider those inconvenient.

Cat 2 or 3 we are concerned but not freaking out.

Cat 4 we freak out

Cat 5 we run for our lives and know nothing will be there when we get back.


I am pessimistic this will remain very strong that far north, I can see it being a TS maybe a Cat 1 if they find one spot in the storm with sustained winds of 75.


I would go, visit with the daughter and enjoy your time.

I honestly thought this thread was about the Storm Chaser that nearly died so he could be in the eye of a Cat 5.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/09/04/storm-chaser-went-silent-dorian-hit-bahamas-he-re-emerged-with-harrowing-story/?noredirect=on


Disclaimer - I have never been through a Cat 4 or 5 nor do I want to. I am not sure my house would make it through a Cat 4 and know it will be destroyed in a Cat 5. I have been through 2 cat 3's and too many Cat 2's to count.

When we get Cat 1 or Tropical storms we debate even bothering to shutter up.
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