Hey all, just a quick heads up about my status as a southern east coaster here. We're currently under a tropical storm watch, and very likely a hurricane watch expected later on. Right now, Dorian is moving too slowly to get a definite plan of action going (we're on the very edge of the evacuation zone - it may extend further, but again, Dorian is moving too slowly to make that call yet). Just in case, I've booked a hotel room further inland and have a go-bag packed and ready. Sensitive electronics are packed up and stowed, and while I do not expect flooding in this area, it's better to take precautions just in case. Right now I'm just keeping an eye on the forecasts and waiting on calls from my parents to see what to do next (dad's on the emergency response team so he's in close contact with city officials). The area I'm in isn't expecting the worst of the storm, but we're still gonna feel it nonetheless so we're making preparations. The good news is that, according to preliminary forecasts, the system isn't conductive for tornadoes, so that's one less threat to worry about. It's mainly flooding from rain and the storm surge, as well as potentially damaging winds, that we're concerned about. While my home technically isn't in a flood zone... it's still close to it, so I'm taking precautions.

Again, I don't expect anything serious to happen over here (just precautions and waiting for now), but I figure it's best to be proactive for these situations. I'll give updates as needed.

Those of you further south, please be careful out there!