https://pjmedia.com/weathernerd/2008/09/09/ike-reaches-the-gulf-could-be-a-worst-case-storm-for-texas/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:45:57 -0400<![CDATA[Hurricane Ike has emerged in the Gulf of Mexico, having survived its long passage over Cuba relatively intact, and it has a good chance of intensifying into a major hurricane &#8212; and aiming for a highly vulnerable part of the Texas coast. According to Dr. Jeff Masters, &#8220;There is a significant chance that Ike will be the worst hurricane to hit Texas in over 40 years.&#8221;]]>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:07:45 -0400<![CDATA[Brendan Loy]]>https://pjmedia.com/brendan-loy/2008/09/09/ike-reaches-the-gulf-could-be-a-worst-case-storm-for-texas-n183161