“On another forum they mention the Lake Okeechobee dikes as a serious worry...”
“Anyone what to explain the details on that?”
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This should help clarify:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1928_Okeechobee_hurricane
Thanks. So if the hurricane moves over Okeechobee while at an intense stage, then you have quick development storm surge in the Lake itself and whichever ways the wind blows a 20’ wall of water can head west or south.
its the other dyke....the one that holds back the water.....