Rita will probably have a similar coastal impact as Ivan. Destructive but not nearly as catastrophic as Katrina.
But the real havoc would happen if it stalls over NE Texas for three days as models project...
This is one hellacious storm. When you look at the images of it, it is hard to believe the area it covers.
Now they are talking about tornado watchs, and a warning (rotation) in Orleans Parish towards the lake.
This is almost too much.