I've been saying the same thing for years! I'm gonna believe a weather forecaster who misses the forecast for a line of thunderstorms when it comes to a HURRICANE? And DAYS away??
Hurricanes veer away at the last hour. Betsy did it- it wasn't supposed to affect N.O., and I was in school at the time. We were sent home without explanation- it hit that night.
Camille WAS coming for New Orleans and ended up making a slight detour that took it to the Mississipi Gulf coast, right past the LA state line. Andrew was coming right for N.O- we were told we were doomed, almost everyone evacuated. It ended up in Western Louisiana, then veered inland and we were caught in Jackson Mississipi .
When hurricanes are close to the coast, half of their convection is already inland. They are fickle beasts, and a deviation of only a few miles can make a world of difference.
You have spoken the truth and for that the news media will crucify you if they hear of it.