Every week we check Galveston wind data for sustained winds or gusts of 70 mph or more — the range where shingles begin to crease, lift and blow off. Qualifying days are posted here automatically.
Winds reached 87 mph (gusts) / 60 mph (sustained) around Galveston on July 8, 2024. At these speeds, older or 60–70 mph-rated shingles commonly crease, lift or blow off; inspect your roof and document damage before filing a windstorm claim.
Peak gust 87 mph · peak sustained 60 mph · Source: Open-Meteo model (Galveston Island)
Once a week, our system pulls measured observations from the National Weather Service station at Scholes International Airport (KGLS) on Galveston Island and modeled daily wind maximums for the island from Open-Meteo. Any day with a gust or sustained wind at or above 70 mph is logged here with its source. Modeled values are estimates; measured station data takes priority when available.
Why 70 mph? It's roughly where older 60 mph–rated 3-tab shingles start to fail outright and where aged seal strips on higher-rated shingles begin to let go. Use the shingle wind damage calculator to see what a given wind speed means for your roof.
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