Breezy, gusty and windy; what's the difference?
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ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) — It’s been a breezy, even windy day across western New York this afternoon. We started the day with winds blowing around 10-13 mph in spots, and into the afternoon we’ve seen winds increase from 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30! I know Rochester and western NY are known […]
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) — It’s been a breezy, even windy day across western New York this afternoon. We started the day with winds blowing around 10-13 mph in spots, and into the afternoon we’ve seen winds increase from 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30! I know Rochester and western NY are known […]
The Winds of Change come in full force Saturday
Storm Watch: Heavy rain, strong wind to taper off by late Saturday
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Prevailing Winds
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Rainy and gusty weather for Christmas in Seattle
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Winds Slowly Diminish After Sunset, Breezy & Warmer Tuesday
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Breezy and chilly today, Sunny and dry through mid - week.
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What do these wind speeds mean, when should you be worried?
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Very mild/breezy Sunday, storm chances return Monday
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Western Washington's version of Santa Ana winds? Cascadia winds
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How the National Weather Service defines breezy versus windy