Milton's wind speed increased at triple that rate, according to NASA. Winds increased from 80 mph to 175 mph between 2 p.m. Sunday and 2 p.m. on Monday.

Power Density The power density map considers wind speed and elevation to report density in watts per square meter. The relative smoothness of terrain and how it facilitates wind flows plays a ...

Wind reports released by National Weather Service just after noon show wind gusts ranging from 30 to 50 mph across south Louisiana. A Category 1 hurricane, in comparison, produces sustained winds ...

Here are some of the top wind speeds the National Weather Service recorded throughout the state: Lafayette Regional Airport: 78 mph at 6:16 p.m. Acadiana Regional Airport: 74 mph at 6:23 p.m.