- How Strong Is Wind -
-- Good Info For Walkers --
--- Beaufort Scale ---
Winds of even 30 to 45 mph can make driving significantly more dangerous. First, they can actually blow your car off course. ... High profile vehicles such as trucks, vans, and SUVs are particularly at increased risk in high winds. Strong winds can also blow around debris such as tree limbs, road detritus, or fallen cargo.
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Beaufort scale From Wikipedia
01-11-2020 10:05 pm Update Just noting that today I was walking and the wind was about 16 mph and it felt quite gusty in my face! 02-27-2020 Thu Feb 1:36pm update: Ohmegosh! The wind is so strong right now I can hear it swishzing by! I had to check to see how strong it is - I can hear it! 23 mph! 23 miles per hour is loud wind! |