| Wind Warning Calculator |
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Procedures
1. Obtain wind speed and direction from http://www.hcoem.org/txdot (See Figure 1).
Figure 1. All Wind Sensors From TxDOT RWIS
2. Click on desired wind sensor location which brings up (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Detailed Information for Galveston Causeway Bridge
3. SELECT a bridge location (See Figure 3) OR enter a bridge angle and ENTER the wind speed and wind direction angle from the above screen. CLICK on “Update Warning” (See Figure 4).
Figure 3. Selecting a Bridge Location
Figure 4. Wind Warning Calculator Input
4. If the calculated crosswind were above the threshold then the sign
would provide the advisory truck speed or message.
| Texas Department of Transportation |
