Wind Intensity

On this site, you'll come across pages that explore a concept I’ve termed ‘wind intensity.’ It’s important to note that this is purely an experimental idea, rather than a rigorously scientific or analytical measure. The aim is to provide a different perspective on interpreting wind conditions, but it should not be viewed as a definitive or validated metric.

The formula underpinning the plots is as follows:

Wind Intensity = 0.7 × Wind Speed + 1.3 × Wind Gust Speed

This calculation is intentionally simplistic. The weights assigned to wind speed (0.7) and wind gust speed (1.3) were chosen arbitrarily to give a combined weighting of 2, but no in-depth testing or validation has been performed to determine if these values are optimal or meaningful.

While this approach provides an interesting way to visualize the combined effect of sustained winds and gusts, it’s ultimately a rough estimate and should be interpreted with caution. Consider it more of a creative experiment in presenting wind data rather than a scientifically robust analysis.