If caution is exercised, these situations should not become life-threatening. The greatest hazard is often to motorists. OR for winds of 58 mph or greater for any duration are possible . WIND - the movement of air from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure. The greater the difference in pressure the stronger the winds.
Wind direction is defined by the direction it is coming from.
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