Hurricane Ike Winds Over Next 10 Hours

The following information was just released from the National Weather Service:

SUSTAINED HURRICANE FORCE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 74 MPH WILL REACH THECOASTAL COUNTIES IN THE NEXT 1 TO 3 HOURS. THESE WINDS WILL SPREADINLAND THROUGH THE HOUSTON METRO AREA AROUND MIDNIGHT. HURRICANEFORCE WIND GUSTS ARE EXPECTED TO LAST 7 TO 10 HOURS.PEAK WIND GUSTS OF 90 TO 110 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE ACROSSHARRIS...LIBERTY...BRAZORIA...GALVESTON...AND CHAMBERS COUNTIES.WIND GUSTS NEAR 115 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE NEAR WHERE THE CENTER OFTHE STORM COMES ONSHORE.

Remember to stay away from doors and windows. Put as many walls between you and the outside as possible.

Cecilia Sinclair
Wonder Weather Woman