~~~ of Grand Bahama, which is approx. 49 miles off the coast of Palm Beah. I'm 15 miles inland and just outside of the outer eyewall and starting to feel minimal tropical storm force gusts and heavy rain... and, though it's moving up the coast, hurricane force winds will begin as it passes later on. It's traveling at only 14 miles per hour and dumping tons of rain. The best part; a Cattleya orchid of mine started opening two buds about an hour ago...

I hope everyone in its path remains safe.