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I get that, completely. It really is a crapshoot to leave it as it stands.

Look at the second set of pictures to see mine, if you wish...post #8. Wind damage | The Tree House (masterblasterhome.com)

I have one that looks worse than that at the tearout that has retained the remaining top for 4 years so far. A bigger top than what's left on yours. Some heavy winds since then, too. Doesn't mean much regarding the future for yours, I know :).

Schoolmarm Douglas fir can be amazingly resilient after losing one top, if there is sufficient solid wood at the transition from single stem to double. But they surely can lose the second top if not. Only real way to find out is let it ride; let the wind blow on it hard to test strength and...