Really appreciate most of these posts - calm, caring, rational - thanks everyone.
In NW Hillsborough, finally saw a wind gust over 50 mph. Contrary to what everyone else is saying, we were well prepared for Jeanne here (cat 1 winds) based upon NHC "forecast cone." No surprises here! Great job by most of the local TV mets throughout the night here keeping people updated on the situation and path of the storm without any needless speculation.
Had to help get a woman out of a car in a flooded ditch early this morning; ran off the road into 2-3 feet of water. She'll be OK.
Just lost local weather site at Tampa Catholic H.S. - power about to go out. 29.32 and falling. N winds 40 G 55 mph and climbing. God bless.