I think North Carolina has just gave Earl a kick in the butt. It has just dropped to CAT 2 which means it should only hit as a CAT 1. I have been through a couple CAT 1's in the past, some downed trees and localized flooding. Some models have a direct hit near Halifax, most models believe it will hit Yarmouth Nova Scotia or the Province of New Brunsick. Things appear quiet down your way for Earl.