Rita update
The 5pm EDT 5-day forecasted path shows Rita movign onshore around the Matagorda Bay area. The wind predictions put the Houston, TX and SE TX area on the “dirty” (or east) side of the storm, with expectations of a large storm surge, 14″ of rain (with possibilities of 15 - 25″), and hurricane force winds.
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Galveston, and coastal regions of the Houston metro area (including Dimitrios City, Tiki Island, etc). Although voluntary evacuations are not yet in place for those in the low-lying and near-coastal regions of LaPorte, Deer Park, Texas City, etc, residents are being if they wish.
The following school districts are closed, beginning tomorrow, through Friday:
Alvin
Anahuac
Angleton
Brazosport
Clear Creek
Columbia-Brazoria
Deer Park
Dickinson
Friendswood
Galveston
Hitchcock
La Marque
LaPorte
Lutheran South Academy
Pasadena
St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School
Texas City
Alvin Community college
College of the Mainland
Galveston Community college
For more information, see http://www.school-closings.net/houston/.
For more information, keep checking my blog (I’ll update as I have it), and/or check Local 2’s website on hurricanes.
As of right now, it looks like I’m staying put through the storm.
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