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We lost power at about 8:30 hours before the rain started. I'm on my laptop and a 3G wireless card. It's windy and raining, but neither are that bad. Lots of tree bits on the ground. So far, we are getting it pretty easy. Our dachshund just went out to take a leak, but the bigger dog doesn't do rain, so she's holding. Hahah.

The coastal areas and anyone near water that's low lying are screwed.

According to a local TV station website, there are 2 million without power, pretty much the whole area up to downtown. They also said that the hurricane force winds aren't staying that strong on land, but that they are just Tropical Storm force winds which is good.

It's warm in the house and noisy making it difficult to sleep.

Hopefully, the carnage is limited tomorrow.

Stay safe and dry.