- Per NOAA/AOML/HRD’s Sim Aberson, the 219 kt reading will be the fastest wind ever measured by a dropsonde if it passes final quality-control checks.
- Katrina had one a bit higher, but I don't if it is valid (234 knots, 269 mph): tropicalatlantic.com/recon/recon....Oct 28, 2025 15:54
