We are still debating whether to go or whether to stay. There is no change in Dorian's path or intensity as of 8 am this morning, but to be on the safe side, the Governor of South Carolina has issued a Mandatory Hurricane Evaluation Order for the entire coastline of South Carolina. 'Mandatory' means they strongly advise you to leave' and you are on your own if you stay. The cops aren't going to throw you in jail if you choose to stay, but don't call for help if you find yourself in over your head.
Right now Dorian is still a Cat V hurricane over the Bahamas. It is moving at 1 mph toward Florida. Dorian is predicted to be a CAT II or III when it reaches us on Thursday morning. At that strength, the biggest threat to our home is going to be from falling trees. We have a lot of tall, massive 100+-year-old oaks and pines directly behind our home. In our sandy low-country soil, the rain will loosen their roots enough that even a 40mph wind gust could topple them. I will post another update after the 11 am US Weather service refresh on Dorian's path and strength.
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