Description
Dry climates are associated with windy conditions particularly in spring. Not surprisingly, New Mexico experiences numerous spring wind events lasting from a few minutes to a few days. Deirdre Kann examines the various factors that generate strong winds. While most people consider windy days just a nuisance, dangerous situations can result when strong winds accompany severe weather, produce extreme fire weather, or result in hazardous air quality and driving conditions.
Deirdre Kann has a BS in mathematics and a PhD in atmospheric sciences and worked for various agencies within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for 30 years. Now retired, she enjoys public speaking and outreach activities focused on weather and climate.