2:30pm. The first rain showers reach Clear Lake in the Houston area.They fall on a lake already rising high from the effects of Hurricane Ike.
Clear Lake is a branch of Galveston Bay.
A storm surge of perhaps 20 feet is expected up the bay. 
Low lying areas around it are among the mandatory evacuation zones.
Very few people are around. But several jet skiers are still there riding the waves.
Evidently some people have not left.
Officials say those who stay do so at their own risk.
September 12, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Why is everyone evacuating to the north in line with the path of the storm? They go 200+ miles to the north and are still in the path. They could go just 50 miles south, burn a lot less fuel and be totally out of it. Makes no sense to me.
September 13, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Duane’s comment makes good sence to me. I would like to comment on the crazy people that stay. When they have been told to leave. With understanding for their comcern for homes I say this, but what is their life worth to them? They then put First responders lives in jeperty.
I think they all that call for help and are helped should be charged a fee. Maybe they would leave next time they are told to. We have some pretty smart people working to inform us about bad weather then people will not pay attention to their advice. They are the first to hollar when they do not hear the warning.
They should be charged for putting other people in harms way.
September 13, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Duane’s comments make sence to me. I think the people who choose to stay and put first responders in harms way should be charged a fee.