Tampa prepared for it and all we got were some vicious drizzles and a few tornados. Now obviously there was some damage from the tornados, and due to an influx of rain recently a little flooding when that big outer band looped through...(we did get some intense rain during that). Some of my family farther south lost power, and there were some down trees but all in all it was kind of pathetic. I was hoping for some much more intense weather to justify a hurricane party. We just didn't feel right doing it when there were just a bunch of "scary" whitish gray clouds and and "horrible" gusts of maybe 15-30 mph. Lol. Nothing like we prepared for. But of course, it seems like every time I actually prepare thoroughly, they change course. :/ Not that I'm complaining...but I'm fond of Tropical Storms. While they can cause damage, they are also pretty to see. Lots of thunder, lightning, and heavy rain and wind.