Harvey exceeded all expectations as a hurricane and continues to do so as a tropical storm.
Hurricane Harvey was the largest storm to hit Texas since 1961’s Carla and though expected to be a Category 3 on landfall was Cat 4 and it made two landfalls.
So far, the storm has claimed at least three lives. At least 14 people have been injured.
Over 300-thousand people are without power and Governor Greg Abbott says it will be days until electricity is restored.
Overnight, regional authorities issued immediate mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders. Flash floods will be a threat to the area through Thursday. Source: Houston Chronicle