In reflection of other states along the path of Hurricane Michael, I believe caution to optimistic outcomes is needed. I am thinking of the coastal communities of North Carolina. It looks, with current predictions, that the Carolina Coast will be spared a direct hit by Michael. However, with the knowledge there will be central and west rainfalls above what the rivers and creeks can contain, there can be flooding to the coast.
Tributaries will eventually drain toward the ocean. That means major rivers, like the Cape Fear will receive swollen rivers from west of the ocean. The rains in central and western east coast states MUST be monitored to understand what the coastal areas can expect in runoff to it's major rivers and any potential flooding to people in their homes.
