Is It Raining? Is It Pouring? Is A Hurricane A Blowing?

So, As most people have probably heard, Hurricaine Ike is on its way to the Houston Area. Right now the projection is for Ike to hit Freeport, putting Galveston and Houston on the dirty side (worst side) of the storm. Ike is projected to be either a strong level 3 or weak level 4 (out of 5 levels) when it hits, sending 15-19 ft storm surges (rise in sea level) with waves on top of that. Winds are supposed to be about 125 miles an hour when it hits, and about 100 miles an hour when it hits us in Houston. It is supposed to Rain 6-10" so flooding is inevitable, and power is expected to be out in some parts of the city for up to 2 weeks. Mandatory Evacuation orders have been placed in most coastal areas, and Voulentary Evacuation orders have been placed in other parts of 3 different counties.

We, in North Houston have been asked to stay put unless we live near a bayou, so that the coastal people will actually be able to get out and not be stuck on the freeways. A lot of things are shutting down tomorrow.

We are planning on staying where we are and riding out the storm. Later today we will go shopping for more food that doesn't have to be cooked, and other necessities that we may need. For those of you who want to be up to date on the hurricane here, you can go here, here, or here. We live in North Houston (Spring), which is near I-45 south of The Woodlands, just off 2920.

Dan did have school today, but doesn't tommorow. I am just hoping that with all the evacuations that it doesn't take him hours to get home from school tonight.

Well, to sum it up, YES!! A Hurricane IS A BLOWIN!! (from Willy Wonka)

I will keep you updated if at all possible, but for now, wish us luck!