Ike Strengthens, May become Major Hurricane

Ike strengthens and may become a Category 3 Hurricane just prior to landfall.

Landfall is predicted at around 1-3:00 PM local time, and expected to hit Galveston, TX.

Storm surge expected to be 15-20 feet high,and may reach 25 feet in some spots depending on where the storm hits. Mandatory evacuations are under way.

Geographically the storm is also larger in size than Katrina.

Currently a freighter has become stranded in high winds and 50ft seas. The Coast Guard is in constant contact with the crew as of this writing.

Here are some Webcams located in Galveston.

Official Galveston website.

Video of weather report talking of catastrophic event.

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Hurricane Ike Heads Into Gulf After Hitting Cuba

Hurricane Ike, turns deadly as it continued to rip through the Caribbean killing upwards of 100 people as it heads into the warm waters of the Gulf.

Current tracking models have the hurricane making landfall near Corpus Christi Texas, with the outer bands arriving at around 10:00 - 11:00 AM Friday morning.

Video of damage from Ike so far.

What would make you evacuate?

Prepare before the storm.

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