Tropical Storm Dolly Strengthens In The Gulf As It Approaches Coast

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A public works crewman moves sand on the beach to close a gap in the dunes ahead of Hurricane Dolly making landfall July 22, 2008 in South Padre Island, Texas. Dolly was declared a Category 1 hurricane this afternoon with sustained winds at 75 mph, expected to make landfall in extreme south Texas and northern Mexico around noon tomorrow, forecasters said.

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Martin Hernandez runs with his bundled up daughter to a shelter at Porter High School July 23, 2008 in Brownsville, Texas. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami have issued a hurricane warning for the coast of Texas from Brownsville to Corpus Christi and have advised to protect life and property as Hurricane Dolly continues to gain strength. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 95 mph, just short of becoming a Category 2 hurricane. Hundreds of area Brownsville, TX residents are making their way to public shelters.

A horse stands tied up in the rain and high winds July 23, 2008 in Los Fresnos, Texas. High winds from Hurricane Dolly battered the south Texas coast, causing damage across the area.

Workmen board up a discount store ahead of Hurricane Dolly July 22, 2008 in Brownsville, Texas. Dolly was declared a Category 1 hurricane this afternoon with sustained winds at 75 mph, expected to make landfall in extreme south Texas and northern Mexico around noon tomorrow, forecasters said.

Tomas Castro slips under power lines outside his home that was destroyed by high winds July 23, 2008 in Port Isabel, Texas. High winds from Hurricane Dolly battered the south Texas coast, causing damage across the area.

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