Areas with Windspeeds over 140 MPH
Regions that exceed 140 MPH, are NOT permissible in SolarAPP+. Please note, that SolarAPP+ will not screen out these project addresses for you.
Tool for checking windspeed by site Address:
ATC Hazard Checker (Wind Speed)
Regions where windspeeds exceed 140mph:
Coastal Regions of the Gulf of Mexico: States like Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida can experience hurricanes that bring wind speeds well above 140 mph, especially in areas closer to the coast.
Atlantic Coast: Especially from Florida through North Carolina, where hurricanes can make landfall with extremely high wind speeds. This includes the Florida Keys, the eastern coast of Florida, and parts of the Carolinas.
Hawaii: Particularly the coastal areas, which can be impacted by Pacific hurricanes, leading to wind speeds that exceed 140 mph.
Certain parts of the Midwest and Southeast: These areas may not typically see sustained winds of 140 mph, but tornadoes in these regions can produce wind speeds that far exceed this threshold. This includes parts of "Tornado Alley," which stretches across the central United States, including states like Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota, as well as parts of the Southeast, which are prone to both tornadoes and hurricanes.
Additional Resources:
The ASCE 7 standard defines four risk categories:
- Risk Category I: Buildings with a low hazard to human life in the case of failure (e.g., agricultural buildings)
- Risk Category II: Buildings that represent a substantial hazard to human life in the case of failure. This includes most single-family homes, typical commercial buildings, and schools.
- Risk Category III: Buildings with a significant number of occupants or those containing hazardous substances (e.g., hospitals with emergency services, power stations)
- Risk Category IV: Essential facilities critical to maintaining operations post-disaster (e.g., hospitals with critical care, fire stations, emergency command centers)