[Joeint]

We're on our way today to TV and our ner home in DeSoto and were driving into a hurricane. We have to leave today we no longer have a place to stay in Michigan so we're heading South. I'll play it by ear and possibly stop for a few days somewhere on the way down. We're in a car with a dog a POD to follow on September 9th. What would do???

[Martian]

Don't worry. Watch the storm path and if you are going to intercept it, then stay in a quality inn for a day or two. The heaviest winds seldom last more than a day or two.

We are closing on the 4th - LOL... I expect the storm to be in Alabama or N Ga by then, or I hope so. We be driving through it also most likely.

Interesting post to me as I am in a similar boat, due to leave New England Saturday & arrive Florida Sunday evening, I am thinking I might arrive before anything gets bad which would be OK, but no idea what Florida roads southbound might be like Sunday. Seems tome if I delay departure from here, which I could it would have to be at at least a week. In your case, if you don’t stop a few days anywhere, I would think you should be in your new home by Saturday and in good shape to wait out the storm at home.

[Kerry Azz]

Take a nice ride and enjoy your trip here, there’s no need to worry about things you have no control over. The hurricane won’t hit until Monday or Tuesday. Congratulations on the new chapter of your life.

[Joeint]

The one big concern I have is the availability of gas as we get further South. I'll keep an eye on my mileage and make sure I fill up at the furthest point to get me there.

[mulligan]

One thing to keep an eye on, is a mandatory evacuation order. At that point, all lanes on 95 & 75 will be northbound. None will be southbound until the all clear is given by the Governor.

[rjm1cc]

I would try and make it a day before the huricane is schedule to arrive. Have supplies incase their is no electric for a few days. Other than evacuation traffic to deal with you should be ok.

[rjm1cc]

Originally Posted by Davidjr113

Interesting post to me as I am in a similar boat, due to leave New England Saturday & arrive Florida Sunday evening, I am thinking I might arrive before anything gets bad which would be OK, but no idea what Florida roads southbound might be like Sunday. Seems tome if I delay departure from here, which I could it would have to be at at least a week. In your case, if you don’t stop a few days anywhere, I would think you should be in your new home by Saturday and in good shape to wait out the storm at home.

I would try and leave a day earlier.

[mark47]

Been in Florida for over 25 years and in the middle of hurricanes. IMO stay out of Florida until you can evaluate what is going on. If this is a cat 3 near the villages you will have no power, no gas, no food and no water for at least 3 days. You don't want to be in Florida in Aug/Sept with no ac. IMO there is no logical reason to rush to Florida to ride out the storm.

[raynan]

When we came down from MA we stayed one night (with our collie) in VA and we booked a second night in GA. We really didn't need that second night with both of us alternating driving. The dog was a great traveler (which we didn't know ahead of time). So, if you are sharing the driving and alternating every 2-3 hours you can do it with one overnight stay.

[Inexes@aol.com]

Originally Posted by mulligan

One thing to keep an eye on, is a mandatory evacuation order. At that point, all lanes on 95 & 75 will be northbound. None will be southbound until the all clear is given by the Governor.

Not necessarily true. With the massive evacuation for Irma, 2 years ago.... this did not happen. Southbound lanes were left open. Had everyone guessing because all were of the opinion that they would be Northbound. They were not.

[rjn5656]

Wait til it is over.

[Chatbrat]

Stay somewhere else--you might be moving into a hornet's nest, what's the rush?

[GolfGirl122]

If you left Michigan today, overnight near Chattanooga- then drive to TV on Friday - you should be ok. But stock up on a few days provisions, BEFORE you get here as the shelves are clearing out. Keep us posted and let us know how you’re doing.

[Velvet]

Stay away if you can, enjoy a small unscheduled trip for a few days. Maybe a hotel with a pool .... then you’ll know the conditions that you are coming to face when you arrive. Did the power go out? Unlikely as they run underground. Are the streets washed out? Trees down. Is there fresh food at Publix? Etc.