National Big Wind Day
National Big Wind Day in the United States observes the detection of the world's highest natural wind gust measured on the Earth's surface each year. The Mount Washington Observatory in April 12, 1934, recorded winds at 231 miles per hour on the afternoon of April 12, 1934.
At 6,288 ft, Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeastern United States, and it is the most prominent peak east of the Mississippi River.
The wind gusts from Mount Washington Observatory Observers Wendell Stephenson, Alexander McKenzie, and Salvadore Pagliuca reported the wind gusts in 1934 from the Mount Washington Observatory. The record has also been held for many decades. The observers returned to the observatory in 1984 to commemorate the record-breaking wind's 50th anniversary. n's big wind award from atop Mount Washington fell in 1996. Then was the first wind award from atop Mount Washington. With wind gusts of up to 256 mph, a typhoon struck a small island off the coast of Australia.
How to celebrate #nationalbigwindday
- Hold on to your hat and share tales of windy day events
- Visit an observatory near you to find out more about how they study atmosphere changes, weather, and wind changes
- Try launching a kite into the wind
- Take a windblown selfie
- To post on social media, use this day to learn more and use #NationalBigWindDay to learn more
The national big wind day is the longest in national big wind day history.
Although the day commemorates Mount Washington's Observatory's record-breaking wind, we have not identified the day's narrator, we haven't identified the day's explorer.
Wind FAQ
Where is the world's windiest place? Q. Where is the world's fastest place?
According to Guinness World Records and National Geographic Atlas, Commonwealth Bay, Antarctica, is the world's windiest spot. A. The bay regularly sees wind speeds of over 100 mph, due to the bay's combination of extreme winds and extreme temperatures.
Q. Why is Chicago referred to as the "Windy City"?
A. Due to its location on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago receives regular and occasionally strong northeasterly winds. However, it only ranks twelfth on the list of the fastest cities in the United States, ranking twelfth. According to the Weather Station Experts, the title goes to Amarillo, Texas.
