No sir, Dunwoody snapped. It cannot be; no cyclone ever can move from Florida to Galveston.
In the narrative of "Isaac's Storm," the character Dunwoody expresses disbelief about the possibility of a cyclone traveling a significant distance, specifically from Florida to Galveston. His assertion highlights the uncertainty and the scientific limitations of understanding weather patterns during that era.
This moment captures a critical tension between human perception and the terrifying power of nature, emphasizing how unpredictability can lead to devastating consequences, especially in the context of a hurricane, which the book illustrates through historical events.
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