Posted by Ray [172.71.166.90] on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 14:43:36 :
In Reply to: Re: Storm in Calif. posted by Jerry in Idaho [162.158.175.121] on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 16:02:20 :
Interesting video. Thanks for sharing.
The power of wind is nonlinear.
For example, if wind speed doubles, the power output will increase 8 times
Sustained Winds
Cat-1 75-95mph, 64-82 kt, 119-153km/h
Cat-2 96-110 mph, 83-95 kt, 154-177 km/h
Cat-3 (major) 111-129 mph, 96-112 kt, 178-208 km/h
Cat-4 (major) 130-156 mph, 113-136 kt, 209-251 km/h
Cat-5 (major) 157 mph or higher, 137 kt or higher, 252 km/h or higher