 Along with the high winds, a major concern is the storm surge, which is affecting some 200 miles of coastline from Port Aransas to Galveston. With landfall, Barrel is expected now to lose strength, make a northeast turn, and pick up speed. Flash flooding will be a major concern as it moves into East Texas. The storm is bringing 5 to 10 inches of rain, with accumulations as high as 15 inches in some areas. Barrel will continue bringing rain and possible flooding as it moves north into Oklahoma and Arkansas. Greg Allen, NPR News, Corpus Christi.