This storm is presently moving very slowly in some of the warmest water in the north Atlantic. Warm water is one of the greatest contributing factors in the development of a cyclonic storm. We all know that the NWS is not infallible and it would not take much of a change in strength and/or direction for this storm to wreak havoc in the Outer Banks and even the Chesapeake.
A little preparation would go a long way towards peace of mind, for those of you who might be in the path, should it deviate, even slightly, from the forecasts.