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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

Crosswind/Headwind components for: EWR

Latest observation as of 021851Z
METAR KEWR 021851Z 03008G19KT 10SM SCT055 BKN250 26/12 A3008 RMK AO2
 
Wind Direction: 30 degrees
Wind Speed:        8 knots
Gust Speed:         19 knots
 
Based on sustained speed:
Crosswind Rwy 04/22: 1 knot
Crosswind Rwy 11/29: 7 knots
Headwind Rwy 04: 8 knots
Headwind Rwy 11: 3 knots
Average of sustained/gust speeds:
Crosswind Rwy 04/22: 1 knot
Crosswind Rwy 11/29: 12 knots
 
 
Based on gust speed:
Crosswind Rwy 04/22: 1 knot
Crosswind Rwy 11/29: 17 knots