Tropical Weather: Katrina Peak Wind Gusts

Frigid Airmass to Bring Significantly Colder Temperatures; Heavy Lake-effect Snow; Fire Concerns Across the Central Gulf Coast

A frigid cold airmass will bring significantly colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the country early this week. Temperatures will tie or break many records across the Southeast through tonight. Moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue downwind of the Great Lakes. Gusty winds and dry conditions will support an elevated fire weather threat across the Central Gulf Coast. Read More >

PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HUNTSVILLE AL 635 AM CDT TUE AUG 30 2005 ...PEAK WIND GUSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL SYSTEM KATRINA OVER THE TENNESSEE VALLEY BETWEEN LATE MONDAY EVENING AND TUESDAY MORNING... LOCATION PEAK WIND GUSTS -------- --------------- HUNTSVILLE AIRPORT 48 MPH AT 1227 AM MUSCLE SHOALS AIRPORT 47 MPH AT 901 PM MERIDIANVILLE AIRPORT 44 MPH AT 1236 AM DECATUR AIRPORT 41 MPH AT 1022 PM CULLMAN AIRPORT 39 MPH AT 335 AM NUMEROUS WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 MPH WERE REPORTED THROUGHOUT THE AREA. SOME ISOLATED LOCATIONS REPORTED WIND GUSTS EXCEEDING 55 MPH...WITH ONE UNOFFICIAL REPORT OF A 70 MPH WIND GUST COMING IN FROM ALBERTVILLE. $$