Exactly. People, DO NOT GET COMPLACENT. This storm could go in as a 4, and even if it goes in as a three, 3s are powerful enough that I would never stay near the coast during one...and this one will push a level 5's storm surge ahead of it.
Beware of that eastern quadrant.
Wasn't Alicia a 2?
A Category 3 Hurricane the size of Rita is like an F2 Tornado 125 miles or so wide that could last for 6 hours or more.
Sounds weak to me..