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Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. 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