Residents of ZIP code 77541, which includes Freeport and other coastal regions, are subject to a mandatory evacuation. The evacuation for special-needs residents of 77541 will begin at 10 am, according to a statement issued by Steve .

let's see others' opinion.

"I'm not a professional in meteorology. I leave that to the pros. BUT on the other hand there was a model released (GFDL) that shows Hurricane Ike making landfall further North than what is being reported. If you are knowledable in meterology, please contact me to explain why this model, which I'm told is one of the reliable models, has it in our front yards while we sit here."