Just saw Joe Bastardi say that if it make landfall at the present forcasted location that Houston will get 100 mph winds...presently that seems a minimum number. Don't forget those last minute jogs to the east as demonstrated by Ivan, Dennis and Katrina. Incidently, those jogs are so close to land, 30-70 miles out that they're not recognized until after the hurricane passes.
not only that but if it goes up the water way there around Houston it continues to have a power source...it could stall there and just churn..