All geared up and nowhere to go?

Dorian continues to make the 2019 Journey of the Fishhugger an exercise in contingency planning. The storm is predicted to go right over much of my planned route starting Thursday and peaking Friday morning around 11:00 AM.



The forecast is for winds to drop to virtually nothing by noon Saturday and stay that way for the rest of the week with highs in the upper 70's -- perfect paddling conditions.  But if the power and/or roads are out on the Outer Banks, doing the whole route would not be possible. So much uncertainty.

From the National Hurricaine Center: "A Storm Surge Warning is in effect from Edisto Beach, SC to Poquoson, VA including Pamlico and Albermarle Sounds, the Neuse and Pamlico Rivers, and Hampton Roads. Please follow all instructions from local officials. #Dorian http://hurricanes.gov"

For now, the best-case scenario plan is to watch closely and prepare to head in the general direction of Elizabeth City on Friday, hoping I might be able to shove of Saturday.  We are going to remain flexible and see what happens.

More to come.

TT