Here’s a link to what the weather channel looks like just now. The news on KPRC is also reporting that people are getting dehydrated and overheated on the freeways, and there have been a few injuries.
As time moves on, it looks like Rita is gradually going to hit the Texas coast at a more easterly point and have reduced winds. Already, the category 5 has relaxed to a category 4 storm.
KPRC are reducing the potential storm surge forecast. Current weather says 12-17′ at Galveston, and less further away.
