[Dog Gone]

You're in no danger of storm surge where you are, Whyisa. And it would take an enormous flood of the Brazos River to impact you, either. You could get localized street flooding, but generally hurricanes aren't the enormous rainfall events until they're well inland unless they hit tall hills or mountains.

Your biggest concern is going to be debris crashing through your windows. And tornados are always a threat. Is your hubby going to be here next weekend?

Welcome back to Texas. ;-)

[Lanza]

Dog Gone, what's your recommendation for us in Clear Lake?

BTW, I too am in the GREAT Tom DeLay's district!

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Yikes - I have a sky light and some large windows! lol....... I was kind of worried about Oyster Creek near the house - but Alkhin is a local girl and says she doesn't recall it flooding......(which is a sure sign it will due to my track record of the past year when saying "never") -

[mhking]

Bryan Norcross/WFOR: All indications are that Rita will become a hurricane by the 5P update if not before...

[Flyer]

Is your hubby going to be here next weekend?

Dog Gone, does Mrs. Gone know that you are on the Internet asking when women are going to be home alone?

I'm pondering where to move the Jeep if the water starts rising. The ramp from the West Loop to the South Loop is looking like a good parking place.