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Ike was moving west-northwest near 13 mph. A turn toward the northwest is expected later today, with a turn toward the north on Saturday.
Based upon this projected track, the center of Ike will move ashore near Galveston early Saturday morning.
The maximum sustained winds were 105 mph, which makes Ike a Category 2 hurricane. The latest minimum central pressure was 953 millibars, or 28.14 inches.
Ike is expected to become a Category 3 hurricane before making landfall. A hurricane wind warning remains in effect for Victoria, Bee and Goliad counties. Tropical storm force winds will be possible after 6 p.m. across the area.
Hurricane force wind gusts will be possible from midnight through Saturday morning.
For some incredible LIVE WEB CAM shots of HURRICANE IKE As it Looms over the GULF OF MEXICO Heading towards GALVESTON Check out these LIVE WEB CAMERA's from GALVESTON TEXAS and CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS
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