Are there contextual cues which suggest Jesus calming the storm does not require Jesus to be God Almighty?

What are the arguments *against* Jesus calming the storm meaning Jesus = God Almighty?

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In all three Synoptic Gospels, Jesus is recorded as calming a storm. The incident happens about Matthew 8:24, Mark 4:37, and Luke 8:23.

Here is the complete pericope from Matthew:

Matthew 8:23-27 (Berean Standard Bible)

23When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. 24Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping. 25The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”

26“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm.

27The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”

Some claim that this incident shows Jesus is Yahweh (God Almighty). For example, in the article What is the significance of Jesus calming the storm? by GotQuestions. The author states:

This passage not only reveals Jesus’ true humanity, but also Jesus’
deity because only God can make the “winds and water obey” (Luke
8:25). With one quick word from Christ, the storm abated and the sea
became calm (Mark 4:39). The apostles marveled at this powerful
display of Jesus’ supernatural ability over the elements (Luke 8:25).

What is the meaning of this passage?

Does this mean Jesus = God Almighty?

Are there arguments against this incident meaning Jesus = God Almighty?

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