anyone following Hurricane Earl closely?

[grasswire]

Just learned that my nephew is on St. Thomas for a business meeting and government employees were sent home at noon and he is hunkered down in a hotel with a couple bottles of water and some power bars.

[slackmaster]

1. That's way better than being hunkered down with no food or water

Best of luck to them.

[NC_Nurse]

2. Damn. Heard they had warnings out for the US Virgin Islands. I hope he

Stays safe!

[nadinbrzezinski]

3. Hopefully it will not do much

and your nephew (and everybody else) will be safe when all is said and done. (Oh and I hope the hotel has the emergency rations too)

[virgogal]

4. It's a Cat 4 now. Wow !!

[hatrack]

5. NASA/NOAA Image

[Auggie]

6. Every time I get near I get blown away

Sorry... couldn't resist

[madrchsod]

7. every time i read 'hurricane earl' this pops into my head....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyAKsyDN_04

[peacebird]

11. just LOVE Jason Lee!

[DLnyc]

8. Very large hurricane. Currently expected not to hit any populated areas.

But the predicted path has been edging westward. If it hits South Carolina as a Cat 4 or 5, it would be quite deadly, I'm afraid. It's currently forecast to turn northward and miss the US coast. Unfortunately it's also forecast to hit Nova Scotia, but probably at a pretty reduced power after traveling over colder waters on the way.

[eleny]

9. Good thoughts for is safety

:hug:

[Island Blue]

10. Yes.

I live on the NC coast so I'm following it. Hopefully the most we'll get from it is some great waves for the surfers.

[appleannie1]

13. My daughter lives near VA Beach. I hope it turns NE too for the same reason.

[obxhead]

12. I am. Was thinking of going to the OBX this weekend.

Guess that plan is out. Also getting the rations together. Last hurricane to brush the NC/VA coast had our power out for 7 days. Really sucks when you can't even shower or flush without the power on. (well water)