Looks like Rita is bearing down on Texas and Louisiana tonight. The good news is folks are taking this one very seriously and getting out of those areas. We're already seeing 20mph sustained winds here in Baton Rouge. I'm well away from the expected landfall, so I'm expecting things to be pretty tame here. We'll probably get up to 60mph gusts and about 3-6" of rain. It should be similar to Katrina a few weeks ago as far as I'm concerned. My biggest fear is that one of the huge oaks in my front yard will be transplanted in my living room. As long as that doesn't happen I'll be happy. I may be without power, internet, etc. for a few days. I'll post with my condition as soon as I can after the storm has passed. Anyone else out there in the path of this storm, be careful and stay safe.
Tom