The storm slipped west before landfall, losing some power to the Cuban Mountains but only a little. The eye passed just east of Key West, so it is likely that the storm's departure will show great damage throughout the Florida keys. Storm surge during the day was modest, a meter or so below feared levels in places like Miami. However, the communities on the SW edge are now getting hit with surge a meter higher than originally predicted as the reversed winds of the SW quadrant keep pushing water inland.

Currently Orlando area is experiencing heavy rain and Cat One winds. Lots of minor damage throughout the area. The worst of the winds will be past us around dawn.