If you are reading this from Galveston, or if you have friends from the Galveston area, it is time for you to get out:
On the hurricane’s present path the surge will certainly top the Galveston sea wall, and he estimates that if the path holds your chances of living through the night if you’re still on Galveston island are probably less than 50%.
Seriously, folks. Grab the kids, the pets, and GTFO.
Brendan Loy has the coverage.