Increasing Wind Gusts Observed in Pittsburgh Over Recent Years
• Wind gusts in Pittsburgh have increased since 1990, despite a decrease in average wind speeds.
• The rise in wind gusts is linked to strong pressure gradients influenced by El Niño, La Niña, and rising global temperatures.
• Residents should secure property and stay informed to mitigate risks from increasing wind gusts.
Wind gusts increase despite lower average speeds
A recent analysis of wind data in Pittsburgh indicates a concerning trend: while average sustained wind speeds have decreased since the 1950s, wind gusts have steadily increased from 1990 to the present.
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