Being 80 miles southeast of the center of the storm track, and inland, we are fine so far. The rainfall is steady but not heavy. The winds are not terrible either. There's a constant breeze-- maybe 20 mph? and occasional strong gusts of wind. I went outside during a break in the rain and wind and didn't see any trees down in the streets.  And our power has not gone out.  However, it is not over and the storm bands will keep coming through most of the day. The power could still go out if a tree falls on a line.   Â
The coast where Idalia made landfall is sparsely populated with mostly "old time" Florida people who know how to build and how to prepare.  As long as those people evacuated away from the storm surge they should be OK. Â
@ana, I thought about you this morning. Thanks for updating us. My prayers continue for you and all those who are in the path and affected by Idalia.
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