Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

question everything

(50,086 posts)
Tue Apr 15, 2025, 11:21 AM Apr 15

We have had strong winds most of the winter and I am curious of whether this relates to climate change

Had a warm winter, not much snow but I was kept from walking outside because of the gusting wind.

Is this a manifestation of the climate change? At least we were spared all the massive storms of the south.

6 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
We have had strong winds most of the winter and I am curious of whether this relates to climate change (Original Post) question everything Apr 15 OP
Yes, more energy in the system means more wind Blues Heron Apr 15 #1
Thank you. question everything Apr 15 #2
That would seem to make sense. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 15 #3
It's been crazy windy bamagal62 Apr 15 #4
Here in central Pa. gab13by13 Apr 15 #5
Here in Missouri, I have been seeing stronger, more constant winds for at least three years. lastlib Apr 15 #6

bamagal62

(3,875 posts)
4. It's been crazy windy
Tue Apr 15, 2025, 12:23 PM
Apr 15

Where I live. And, you are correct. It’s been all winter long. My dog has lost her ability to blink her eyes on her own. So, I’ve hardly been able to walk her for months.

gab13by13

(27,792 posts)
5. Here in central Pa.
Tue Apr 15, 2025, 12:24 PM
Apr 15

the wind is howling and it is hailing.

My grandma told me to wash my face in hailstones when I was a little boy and I wouldn't get wrinkles.

I tried it, maybe didn't use enough hail?

lastlib

(25,779 posts)
6. Here in Missouri, I have been seeing stronger, more constant winds for at least three years.
Tue Apr 15, 2025, 01:19 PM
Apr 15

I cannot recall in the past 60 years I've lived here that we've had anything sustained like it has been in the past three. I'm personally convinced it's climate change. FWIW.

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Environment & Energy»We have had strong winds ...