From the article you linked to earlier in the thread - not sure which one - copied this:
Post-Ike analysis today presented one happy fact: The hurricane could have been a lot worse.
Ike came ashore slightly east of where it officially was expected, meaning that its northeast quadrant — and the largest surge — impacted Bolivar Peninsula and points up the Texas coast.
Thus, what was expected to be a 15-20 storm surge on Galveston’s seawall checked in at little more than 12 feet.”
Praise God for that movement slightly east - and I do not remember names well - but we had a Freeper Hurricane watcher on here last night talking about this “move to the East” and how much better it would mean as a result for everything....
That is exactly what happened evidently - also the storm stayed Category 2 and did not move up to Category 3 - so I am just saying - prayers work! God answered many prayers for mercy.
Gotta go for now - will check in later. Thank God for His mercy and prayers continue for all those who are suffering from the storm effects and for all who lost lives especially. God be with their families.
Actually a local weatherman said he NEVER saw mph of more than 100. It was a large system but low wind speed and the prediction by NHC’s storm surge of 18-20’ was off. You are right 12-15’ storm surge. Also, Dr. Neil Frank always said this system would go in east of the NHC’s track.
Thus, what was expected to be a 15-20 storm surge on Galveston’s seawall checked in at little more than 12 feet.”
For what it’s worth the 20’ storm surge didn’t materialise to the east no matter where it went in. At High Island it was about 14.25’ and Port Arthur something under 12’ as I read what the local weather guru is saying.
Thanks offered to God for his blessings to us all.