1
Q
Wind speed units
A
Knots.
2
Q
Wind speed data type
A
Discrete (rounded to nearest whole knot).
3
Q
What is “daily mean windspeed”?
A
Average windspeed measured over 24 hours.
4
Q
What is “daily maximum gust”?
A
Highest instantaneous windspeed recorded in 24 hours.
5
Q
Gust vs mean windspeed
A
Maximum gust is always higher.
6
Q
Wind speed categories (Beaufort links)
A
Calm (0–1), Light (1–10), Moderate (11–16), Fresh (17–21), Strong (22–27), Gale (28+).
7
Q
High wind indicators
A
High gusts + low pressure often signal storms.
8
Q
Jacksonville wind pattern
A
Higher average winds and stronger gusts.
