Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

You may be wondering, just how windy has it been this year...it seems like there have been a lot of wind advisories? The graphic below indicates where 2016, from January 1st to present, compares to similar times period back to 1971 at Louisville International Airport. To date, there have been 38 days with peak wind gusts greater than or equal to 30 mph, whereas there have been 10 days with peak wind gusts greater than or equal to 40 mph! There is still a chance that winds may top 30 mph the rest of this evening, as a cold front approaches our region.

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Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

It's Been Windy So Far This Year