Its full name is the Beaufort wind force scale. It was devised in 1805 by Francis Beaufort, a hydrographer in the Royal Navy. It was officially adopted by the Royal Navy and later spread …

Sep 3, 2025 · The wind reached an astonishing 231 miles per hour, a record that remained unbeaten for decades. This peak, known for its harsh weather conditions, is often referred to as “Home of the …

From California to New Hampshire, and from Greenland to the Caribbean, here's a look at the strongest wind gusts ever confirmed on planet Earth.

Oct 30, 2024 · Beyond Earth, Neptune's winds can reach speeds of up to 1,100 mph (1,770 km/h), 1.5 times the speed of sound. These are the strongest supersonic winds ever observed by NASA in the …

Nov 23, 2025 · The strongest recorded surface wind is 253 mph, according to the Rapporteur of Weather and Climate Extremes for the WMO project, Randall Cerveny, a professor of geographical …

Oct 28, 2024 · The strongest winds in the solar system are on Neptune, where they blow at a supersonic 1,100 mph (1,770 km/h), or 1.5 times the speed of sound, according to NASA.

On April 10, 1996, 29 years ago today, Tropical Cyclone Olivia bore down on tiny Barrow Island, just off the coast of Western Australia. At the time, weather instruments measured five separate,...

The highest wind speed ever recorded occurred on Barrow Island, Australia. On April 10th, 1996, an unmanned weather station measured a 253 mph wind gust during Tropical Cyclone Olivia.

Feb 25, 2025 · Cyclone Olivia made history in April 1996 when it produced the strongest wind gust ever recorded on Earth. This powerful storm reached Barrow Island, Australia, causing significant damage.

May 1, 2025 · Before Cyclone Olivia, the highest recorded wind speed was 231 mph at Mount Washington, New Hampshire. Have you ever felt a strong gust of wind and wondered what's the …