It looks like we may dodge a bullet here with Marco and Laura missing direct hits on major cities and weakening.
We have not dodged any bullets. Marco could still cause major flooding and will slowly move toward Houston. Laura could still become a major hurricane and its not clear where landfall will be.
Typical Internet. A story headline makes it all go away for most people unless you are in the path. It’s like the stories about peaceful protest in our cites that are in reality violet takeovers of the streets.
Almost as if Laura is saying: "And you vermin escapees thought we wouldn't find you..."