Hiya folks. First time posting this season. Been too busy at work to pay attention, but when the office sent the notice that we close if a hurricane watch is issued, i started paying attention. No wish-casting here. I am going with the NHC forecast for now, and I say landfall for Charley just north of Sarasota as a min. Cat. III. Local mets here are only concerned if Charley slows down...they still believe the trof will pick him up, but the slower he goes, the more chance the keys may be in for a closer hit.

Will keep watching. Any new info, pass it along.