Irene's Tail....

Hoping that all we see of Irene is her tail, or rather her fringes. But we are ready. Didn't shut the accordions, but the Bahamas are shut down ... just in case. Seems that, not unlike Wilma, the MPH of winds we are expected to receive continues to increase. The "possibility" now is around 55. I hate to keep revisiting the Wilma scenario, but the official forecast was that we would receive winds in the 25-50 range. We not only experienced her eye, but also winds in the 140 mph range as well, as she increased while crossing from the Naples area across the state to exit into the Atlantic along the Palm Beach County Coastline.

Other than that, we are currently having hit or miss minute squalls, minimal wind and very dark, stormy skies.

Praying for all those who may be impacted by the worst Irene has to offer....