I really can't add much to what Steve posted concerning Joe B. Great recap, you hit one out of the park. All I can add is that JB's "analog" years are 1960, 1985 and 1992. Those should put the fear of god into anyone from Texas to Maine. 1960 gave us Donna & Ethel (Donna whalloped Florida, then went on to slam NC and LI, while Ethel slammed into Mississippi). 1985 (a year I'll never forget) gave us Elena (LA/MS), Gloria (LI) and Kate (Fla. Panhandle). And of course 1992 produced Andrew (S. Fla & LA).

Joe's pretty convinced the US will see a CAT III or higher hit, and the area most at risk, as Steve stated above, is for the big bend south to the keys.

Statistically, we're overdue for a major strike. Everybody stay prepared and if they tell you to leave, GO!

Peace,

LI Phil