Crunk Juice is also the name of a 2004 album by Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz.
Re: tying the porch roof into the main house... I'll add I'd also go with 5/8 CDX ply for the roof sheathing. That added 1/8 goes a long way to resist uplift , and as you know wind in your area is a BIG issue.
You can also add a porch to an uncovered entrance. A porch at a front or side door can shield you and your guests from inclement weather while you wait to get inside. It can also make the surface immediately outside the door more tidy, so guests or kids don't track mud or snow into your home.