Hurricane Ike Bears Down on Galveston, Houston

As thousands of Texans flee the path of Hurricane Ike, the National Weather Service issued a dire warning to people living in small houses on Galveston Island that they faced "certain death" from flooding if they remained in their homes. Storm surges are expected to reach 16 feet, with winds topping out at 130 mph. Oil production has been suspended until Ike is no longer a threat.