Widespread evacuations have been ordered along Texas’ Gulf Coast ahead of Hurricane Harvey.
Officials in Calhoun, Victoria, Jackson, San Patricio and Refugio counties north of Corpus Christi issued orders along with the cities of Portland, Rockport, Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, Ingleside and Robstown. All residents of Brazoria County who live on the Gulf side of the Intracoastal Canal have been ordered to evacuate, as well.
Harvey became a hurricane around 1 p.m. This is still gaining strength as it churns through the Gulf of Mexico. The last storm of that category to hit the U.S. was Hurricane Wilma in October 2005 in Florida.
The Texas Department of Transportation has released an evacuation guide with highlighted routes and important tips.
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