As Hurricane Ike heads toward the Texas Gulf Coast with Houston in its sight, we sit waiting. People don't realize the psychic pressure generated from 4 million thoughts focused on one event. Coinciding with the anniversary of the 911 tragedy, it's all we can do to remain detached but prepared.
For Hurricane Ike updates, minus the hype, visit the Science Guy, science editor for the Houston Chronicle. He offers a practical, spot-on interpretation of weather data as well as live chats.
For those who love weather events, this is a huge system barreling toward the 4th largest city in the U.S.
I'm not as anxious as I was during Hurricane Rita, but life has taken on a hyper-alert perspective.
