Sustained winds are 175, gusts to 215. The real danger is not the wind, though, it's the storm surge the wind will be pushing into the city from the Gulf through the lake. The city might never recover. Honestly, this thing could be biblical.
I'll try to keep you guys updated as events warrant.
Remember my survival post a while back?
Now you'll get to see exactly what I'm talking about.
And if you're looking to communicate with me, use AIM: IKilled007