My best advice to anyone evacuating would be to take the path of least resistance and then when in a clearer area, try to shoot east[if in Alabama] or west if in LA/MS. I would avoid taking a chance of evacuating into the path of this system no matter how far north you can get. I would also advise taking your important papers and taking enough clothes and supplies for at least a week.

This storm is going to cause major disuption of all systems possible as far as 100 miles inland. If your area is hit, do not plan on returning for at least 5-7 days. It is safer to stay away during that time. When you do decide to return in this situation, I would advise purchasing extra fuel in large fuel cans and bringing back large bottles of water for your own use. Any area that takes this hit near the coast will find that these services will be disrupted for an extended period of time.

My prayers go to all who are in the path of this monster.