All articles tagged with #wind gust
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WWNY
Watertown International Airport recorded the north country’s strongest wind gust at 78 miles per hour, with gusts of 70 miles per hour reported in Belleville and 63 miles per hour in Harrisburg. The National Weather Service forecasts gusts of 60 to 70 miles per hour until midnight, with Jefferson and Lewis Counties under a high wind warning.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Boston 25 News
An 89-year-old man from the South Shore area was killed when a strong wind gust during a storm knocked a tree onto his trailer, trapping him inside. The victim, identified as Robert Horky, suffered severe head trauma and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The incident occurred in Hanover, where the area was experiencing powerful wind gusts and heavy rain. An investigation is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yale Climate Connections
Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 hurricane, made landfall in Acapulco, Mexico, with sustained winds of 165 mph. A wind gust of 205 mph was recorded at the port authority, potentially making it one of the top 15 strongest wind gusts ever recorded globally. The measurement was taken by a sonic anemometer on a tower, although the tower was lower than the standard height for wind measurement. Extreme wind gust measurements are challenging due to equipment destruction and the presence of intense precipitation and debris.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Hurricane Otis, the strongest hurricane on record to hit Mexico's west coast, produced a wind gust of 205 mph near Acapulco, one of the highest ever observed globally. The storm caused over 40 deaths and catastrophic damage, with economic losses expected to exceed $10 billion. The wind gust, if confirmed, would rank among the top 10 ever recorded. Many buildings in Acapulco suffered significant damage, and a majority of homeowners and commercial properties were uninsured or underinsured. The storm's impact is predicted to be one of the costliest natural catastrophe events in Mexico's history.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Typhoon Koinu, a category four cyclone, produced one of the strongest wind gusts ever recorded worldwide, reaching 342.7km/h (212.9mph) as it crossed Taiwan's Lanyu island. This wind gust is the highest ever recorded in Taiwan and the third-strongest globally. The typhoon caused significant damage, injuring almost 200 people and leaving over 62,000 homes and businesses without power. Waves of up to seven meters were reported, and videos show extensive damage to coastal areas. Schools and offices were closed, and ferries and flights were suspended or canceled.