My two story condo faced the tennis courts and the lights were pointed straight at my patio doors. The condo was flooded from blowing rain but that's about it. All the carports on either side of my car collaped, mine was the only section left standing.
The worst part was the constant, rythmic, pounding wind. Plus, my sister from Midland was visiting and she was freaking out the whole time. I came close to knocking her out.
If your sister lives in Midland Texas she probably was confused as to that wet stuff falling from the sky........probably doesn't see much of that in West Texas......;^)
I lived at Hilcroft and Bellaire during Alicia, and I was without electric for a week. There were flooded parking lots, and roofs torn off the third floor apartments. Luckily, I was on the second floor. Lots of grilling and partying that week - I was only 20!
Now I live in ClearLake, and I am outta here if Rita comes!