| Thunderbird12 |
| (Meteorologist) |
| Fri Sep 23 2005 07:10 PM |
Re: Hurricane Rita Approaches Texas
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129 knot flight level winds would normally suggest 115 knots (between 130-135 mph) at the surface. I don't know if that report was received in time for the 2pm advisory, or if they are thinking that more of a reduction than normal from FL winds is appropriate in this case.