Here's the list of storms that have hit the US with 150+ mph winds:
- Michael (2018)
- Charley (2004)
- Andrew (1992)
- Camille (1969)
- Labor Day (1935)
- Freeport (1932)
- Florida Keys (1919)
- Indianola (1886)
- Last Island (1856)
Laura's path resembles that of Rita from 2005:
Rita was a category 3 storm when it made landfall, but it did reach category 5 before it did reach the coast. It's eerie just how similar the tracks were to each other.
Why is the right side of a hurricane so much more destructive?
The added impact of the hurricane winds blowing in the SAME direction the storm is moving makes the right side even more dangerous. The left side has hurricane winds blowing against the direction it's moving, diminishing some of the winds power. However, anyone that is within 50-80 miles of the eye wall usually experience some pretty destructive forces of wind and storm surge.
Latest on rain chances for Kansas:
We start with the chances Friday night/early Saturday and the highest rain potential will be in southwest-west central. This might be a case of seeing more lightning and hearing thunder than actually getting rain. BUT - we will appreciate whatever rain we get.
Sunday night-Monday have chances too: These will be focused more over north central and eastern Kansas (so the west isn't likely to get much at all)
And another chance Tuesday?
Our computer models have had a very difficult time getting a handle on what happens after Monday. However, I think we will have another chance for rain Tuesday over much of the state. Right now I think this may be the more widespread chance of rain, but the northwest may get left out. 
Latest look at how much: This is for Friday night THROUGH Tuesday night (this is not all going to come at one time, so please be patient as we wait for these cold fronts to come through and help us out.
Have a great day.
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