 where they may get it right in the face. Outer bands of the storm are already dumping heavy rain on cities like Houston. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has issued a preemptive disaster declaration for more than 120 counties. Barrel intensified to a massive Category 5 hurricane last week, causing at least 11 deaths in the Caribbean. On Friday, the storm crossed the Yucatan Peninsula, weakened but strong enough to topple structures.