Charley was projected to make landfall in Tampa until he "wobbled" and made landfall in Punta Gorda.

The bottom line is, EVEN when it's close to shore, it can still be unexpected exactly where a storm makes landfall. So everyone who is along the Gulf coast should be WATCHING this storm. It doesn't mean panic or board up. It means double-check all your provisions, make sure you can get your shutters/boards up, revisit your evacuation plan, make a hotel reservation inland, whatever you do. Make sure it's ready to go. And start up the generator and make sure it runs and you can start it. Your mechanic will NOT be able to get it running for you 24 hours before landfall!!!

Also, as someone else noted, go fill up your cars and don't let them get below half full. NOT saying to go fill up twenty gas cans. I'm saying stay smart and stay safe.