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2naSalit

(101,517 posts)
Tue Apr 5, 2022, 02:50 PM Apr 2022

So What Do You Call... [View all]

A gust of wind that lasts for over a minute?

We have been in a wind storm for over 30 hours now, sustained 35-40mph with gust >65mph (I swear many are in excess of 80mph), some lasting for over a minute, it's creepy and loud, didn't get much sleep last night. Had to go to a Dr. app. earlier and I couldn't stand upright in the wind while walking to/from my car.

So is it still a gust if it lasts that long?

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