Hurricane Ike is here

The winds have started to pick up here in downtown houston, I just heard it howling. It's raining now too. It really just started like this about 15 minutes ago. Not sure how much longer I will have power, but I just wanted to drop a line so friends can know that I'm doing ok so far.

Edit: The wind is howling now. Lights have flickered on an off a few times now. Only a matter of time now I'm afraid.

Edit: Three Fire Engines just drove right up near my apartment building. Something is definitely happening near me.  I want to go outside but I know I probably shouldn't.