Austin is going to get some wind, though how much will depend on what Rita hits landfall with. If she's at 165 mph or higher, Austin might get 60-80 mph winds. If she comes in at less, then wind will be less. There will also be tornadoes.
If you have a place to go, go. Better to be safe.
They show that big pic of the pier in Galveston...witht the structure at the end. I assume that is going to disappear, right?
2. Did I hear the mayor say she and a skeleton staff were staying...ion the top floor of some building that is 37 feet above sea level..but they are expecting a 30ft+ storm surge? Does that make any sense?