Recent data indicates that Pittsburgh is experiencing stronger wind gusts despite a decrease in average wind speeds since the mid-20th century. A CBS News report highlighted that the highest wind gusts recorded in recent years, specifically in 2022 and 2026, have surpassed those from previous decades dating back to the 1950s. This trend suggests an increase in the intensity of wind gusts, driven by significant pressure gradients and influenced by climate cycles such as El Niño and La Niña, as well as rising global temperatures.