[AntiGuv]

Yoweser - TWC says storm surge in Galveston could be 50ft.

If so, then it's because of the water funneling into the Bay. I tried to get that point across yesterday. ;^)

[SE Mom]

Exactly- folks need to remember Galveston has a BAY as well as the frontage on the Gulf. Once that water crosses the island and floods into the bay...

Also- that seawall doesn't go the entire length of the island..only a few miles.

[Trust but Verify]

Houston/Galveston would be better off taking a direct hit or having the storm go NE of them than having it come in to their southwest.

[AliVeritas]

That's up from the 38ft they had yesterday... depends where you are of course. But the diameter grew, right?
What's the pressure now, is it up or still dropping?

[blam]

"If so, then it's because of the water funneling into the Bay. I tried to get that point across yesterday. ;^)"

That appears to have happened in Mobile Bay during Katrina.