I just flew in from Miami, and boy are my arms tired!
As of 11pm tonight, the gov't issued a watch, meaning we can expect hurricane conditions within 36 hours. I think al Alert is 72 hours, a watch is 36 and a warning is 24. Based on the most recent update, Emily is projected to strengthen possibly to a category 4, and also pass to the southwest of Grand Cayman by 42.4 miles early Sunday morning.
That's almost the same as Ivan last year, although Ivan was 20 miles closer on it's closest brush. Still, too close for comfort. Can't think, been travelling since 630am this morning and tomorrow sounds like it's going to be a busy day at work, so Im off to count sheep and I'll post my thoughts (and adventures in Dade County) tomorrow.