Latest sat image shows more weakening (yes, probably just academic, because a weaker 5 causes essentially the same destruction as a stronger 5) but more importantly, the storm continues to edge more and more northward of the proposed track, almost like it really does want to go to New Orleans. I think our South Texas FReepers can start standing down, cause this thing wants to go north.
The Weather Channel had their beachfront "danger boy" saying that Corpus is probably now in the clear and that Houstonians should seriously consider heading south now.
Maybe you should tell that to the TX Governor. He was still telling coastal residents from Beaumont to Corpus Christi to evacuate this morning.
I'm debating whether or not to leave. My parents aren't leaving until early tomorrow, so I will wait til late this afternoon to make up my mind. As of now, looks like Victoria will be spared the worst. Bugging out of here with a large dog and 2 cats will be no picnic. Don't want to do it if I don't absolutely have to.