I am posting a map of upper-level winds that suggests that Rita will be pushed toward the south, preventing the storm from striking as far north as Galveston.  If it isn't possible to post graphic files, I apologize for the lack of a visual.

ruc00hr_575_wind.gif

are you sure?
Its still 3 days out so I would anyone trying to pinpoint land fall. We all learned from Katrina how funny these monsters act.