We had a category 1 hug the shoreline..David....back in 1979.....it was scary enough.
We stayed even when many decided to leave....and the hurricane spawned a tornado just a few blocks from our home.
The problem with Irene....no one knows quite how strong or how close...
..the local reports are all about the schools and what to do..
...evacuations can't happen at the last minute...
..logistics would be horrendous, esp with our beachside residents..
..all those folks trying to get up I95...
..my dad is under hospice care in a nursing home--needs round the clock care..
..the home can only handle a Cat1...
..anything else and all the residents must be moved!
...Sure hope we get stonger indications of what Irene will do.
I certainly understand your dilemma. Expect South Florida watches to begin by Tuesday evening if the current storm track holds true. Hang in there.