Ike 8PM Update

Ike is still out there. I know... I'm ready for bed too. It looks to be a long night here in the tracking center, but we are here for the duration. FEMA has confirmed just over 600,000 people have evacuated, but estimates as least 90,000 ignored the warnings and stayed. They also estimate at least 100,000 homes will be flooded. Galveston's Ball High School has been set up as a "last resort" shelter for those who stayed, however, no rescues will be made after 9PM. All power is out on Galveston Island now. The latest update, Ike is 70 miles from Galveston, still a Cat 2 with 110mph winds, and moving toward Galveston at 14mph. We are past the time for evacuations. We are past the time for rescues. The news tomorrow morning will be horrific. The case for complacency will be made. I imagine our next update will include landfall. Stay safe.