Windspeeds at the 42001 buoy are rising FAST...
Wind Direction (WDIR): N ( 350 deg true )
Wind Speed (WSPD): 62.2 kts (71MPH)
Wind Gust (GST): 77.7 kts (89MPH)
Wave Height (WVHT): 34.1 ft
Dominant Wave Period (DPD): 12 sec
Average Period (APD): 10.2 sec
Mean Wave Direction (MWDIR): NE ( 52 deg true )
Atmospheric Pressure (PRES): 28.79 in
Pressure Tendency (PTDY): -0.45 in ( Falling Rapidly )
Air Temperature (ATMP): 79.3 °F
Water Temperature (WTMP): 82.9 °F
Dew Point (DEWP): 79.3 °F
Heat Index (HEAT): 84.9 °F
KPRC showing the lone Galveston surfer...
the weather dude just had a good explanation on how the Michigan tornadoes are affecting the direction of Rita....