Fog Blog Weather Log:

As of 7 p.m. local time Friday, the hurricane was 35 miles away from the coastal city of Corpus Christi, Texas, with sustained winds of about 130 mph and stronger gusts. On the coast, sustained winds were reported to be 79 mph, with over 100 mph gusts.

The National Weather Service warned Harvey could bring a potentially devastating storm surge, heavy rainfall and wind hazards to the Lone Star State's coast. A tornado watch is in effect for areas of southeastern Texas and southwest Louisiana.

Life-threatening storm surge waters could reach 9 to 13 feet above ground level. Catastrophic flooding is expected across parts of the area. And rainfall will be heavy, with an estimated 15 to 25 inches of rain falling in many areas and as high as 40 inches in some from today through Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. We here in Canada are praying for the residents in the Gulf States and in particular in Texas and Corpus Christi where the eye is expected to make land fall!