100mph WINDS CLAIM 16 LIVES; Three Kids Are among Storm Victims
In the past two decades, the number of Americans at risk of experiencing a wildfire has doubled. Learn what you need to do if one is near you.
Strong winds can aid pilots, in the case of the three flights that arrived early, but they can also complicate flight planning and cause disruptions, Malmquist said. Aircraft that are flying west, against the jet stream, can also encounter significant headwinds, adding to a flight's planned tr...
On Monday, theNational Weather Serviceforecasted a strong Santa Ana winds event for L.A. through Friday, with the strongest gusts, which werelikely to down power lines, arriving Tuesday and Wednesday, Wind gusts peaked at over 75 mph Wednesday, according to CBS Los Angeles meteorologist Pau...
Tornadoes generally occur near the edge of a thunderstorm, when the strong wind may die down. It is not uncommon to see clear, sunlit skies behind a tornado.The following are facts about tornadoes:☆The average forward speed of a tornado is 30 MPH, but may also vary from still to 70MPH...
aHurricanes are violent tropical storms with sustained winds of at least 74 mph. They form over warm ocean waters – usually starting as storms in the Caribbean or off the west coast of Africa. As they drift slowly westward, they are fueled by the warm waters of the tropics. Warm, moist...
Asthe rain cools the air within the cloud, it begins falling toward the ground. Typically, when this air hits the ground it spreads out and an outflow is born. Typically, outflows will move in the direction the storm is moving and can produce winds anywhere from 10 to 60 mph or more...
Flames were being pushed by Santa Ana winds topping 60 mph (97 kph) in some places Tuesday, increasing to 80 mph (129 kph) by early Wednesday, according to reports received by the National Weather Service. They could top 100 mph (160 kph) in mountains and foothills — including in areas...
Hurricanes are different, depending on their wind speeds. The winds of Class I are 74-95 miles per hour (mph). The highest class is 5. This means the winds are moving faster than 155 mph. The higher the class, the more damage it causes. ...
Despite a slight weakening Monday night, strong winds and extremely dry air continue to elevate the fire risk, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts reached notable heights across Southern California Monday evening, peaking at 77 mph at Sill Hill in the San Diego County Mountains ...