"Multiple computer models over the last several days have predicted that
truly astonishing amounts of rain will fall near and northeast of Harvey’s center, including localized totals above 40” and widespread amounts between 10” and 30”. Unfortunately, the models are still resolute in that diagnosis, and what we know about tropical cyclone behavior only confirms what the models are telling us. " -Dr Jeff Masters, PhD, Weather Underground (emphasis added)
Full article with lots of graphics, charts and model predictions here;
https://www.wunderground.com/cat6/heavy-damage-texas-harvey-now-tropical-storm
Awwwww Stevie, we hardly knew ye... This video is a third of a century old and it's as relevant today as it was the first time I saw it on Mtv.