Rita Update

As of 1 pm CDT today, Rita has been downgraded to a category 4 and has been losing steam, so to speak. Also, the projected path takes her further east towards the Texas-Louisiana border. There are still high winds and major rainfall forecast for our area Saturday, but the threat of wind damage seems to have decreased a little. Personally, having seen how much surface water accumulates during any average rain shower, I think flooding will be more of an issue here than wind damage. Apparently we might get upwards of 10 inches of rain Saturday!

Barb and I have stocked up on water and non-perishable food. We plan to stay in the apartment all day Saturday. We'll keep you updated as power supply allows.

But first, we need to join the 12th Man for tonight's game! BTHO Texas State!