Friday and Ike...

See the new videos I have posted above. The Carolina Weather Video focuses on only the upcoming weather for the Carolinas. The Tropical Weather Video focuses on Ike.

Reports coming in that as of now, 50% of the population of Galveston Island has remained on the island....roughly 30,000 people. That is simply tragic. Hopefully those folks will get out today or I am afraid we will be dealing with numerous fatalities.

The Gulf has already made it on to large portions of Galveston Island, and the hurricane is still centered 200 miles away.

Also, a freighter has stalled offshore, and the Coast Guard is unable to mount a rescue mission. 22 people are on board, and they are apparently stuck to ride out the hurricane.

You can get feeling about various storm systems....I get the feeling this one is going to be one that is remembered for a long time to come.

Please check out the great link on the top of the right column....streaming coverage off all of the TV stations in Houston on one page.

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected.