It's cloudy outside with light breezes — no sign of the storm yet. That will change soon.
It has been reported that 10,000 people are already without power closer to the coast. Eight- to ten-foot storm surge is reported, and is expected to increase by ten more feet. Storm surge is nothing more than the rise of sea level. Waves are expected on top of the surge, which will do damage to buildings. Already a buoy off Galveston Island indicated 17 foot waves.
Blackhawk helicopters are evacuating residents near the coast.
Storm surge is not a big worry in our area. We are high enough above sea level, as well as high off street level.
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