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What forces are in play when high winds knock down objects?

Posted on July 11, 2016 by WeatherGuys Editor

Wind is air moving from areas of high atmospheric pressure to low pressure. Violent destructive winds, as well as gentle summer breezes, result from a complex interplay of different forces.

One of these forces results from a pressure gradient, or how fast pressure changes over distance. Continue reading →

Category: Meteorology, Severe Weather, Weather Dangers

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