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and highest hourly mean wind speed maps The following maps shows the highest gust and mean wind speeds recorded, using data available from the real-time network on the 28 October 2002. Highest hourly mean wind speeds were 68 knots (78 m.p.h.) at the Needles (Isle of Wight) and 61 knots (70 m.p.h
and Wales since February 2014. Winds gusted at over 70Kt (81mph) in exposed coastal locations and a gust of 106Kt (122mph) was recorded at Needles Old Battery, Isle of Wight, setting a new England gust speed record. Winds gusted widely at over 60Kt (69mph) across southern England. These storms
and Wales since February 2014. Winds gusted at over 70Kt (81mph) in exposed coastal locations and a gust of 106Kt (122mph) was recorded at Needles Old Battery, Isle of Wight, setting a new England gust speed record. Winds gusted widely at over 60Kt (69mph) across southern England. These storms
coastal locations. Wind speeds reached 69Kt (79mph) at Capel Curig, Conwy during storm Ellen and 70Kt (81mph) at Needles Old Battery (Isle of Wight) from storm Francis. These were two of the most notable August storms in the UK in the last 50 years. Impacts Storm Ellen brought significant travel
(58 mph) across inland parts of the south-west, with gusts of 60 Kt (69 mph) or higher around exposed coastlines. Needles Old Battery (Isle of Wight) recorded 72 Kt (83 mph). Storm Brendan – 13 January 2020 The analysis chart at 1800 UTC 13 January 2020 shows storm Brendan – a deep Atlantic winter
) at Needles Old Battery, Isle of Wight, which set a new England April gust speed record, exceeding 78Kt (90mph) at Avonmouth, Bristol on 1 April 1994. Needles Old Battery is located at the western end of the Isle of Wight, at 80 metres above mean sea level at the top of a cliff and is fully exposed
winds, especially in coastal areas. “It's worth noting that despite the gradual easing of winds overall further impacts are likely from wind gusts continuing to reach 70 mph inland.” The highest wind gust so far for Storm Eunice was 122mph at Needles on the Isle of Wight, although
was recorded at Valley (Anglesey). Lowest pressure over England was 957.1 hPa at Shobdon Airfield (Herefordshire) at 1300 UTC. This was the lowest pressure over England since 30 October 2000, when 951.2 hPa was recorded at Fylingdales (North Yorkshire). Station (height in metres) Needles Old Battery (Isle
Strong winds November 2019 An area of low pressure brought some very strong winds to south Wales and the south coast of England on Saturday 2 November. Winds gusted at 60 to 70 Kt (69 to 81 mph) in exposed coastal locations. Gusts of 95 Kt (109 mph) were recorded at Needles Old Battery, Isle
wind as a renewable energy source. In this activity you will learn what is wind and how it is formed, as well as creating your own windmill. Time required 60 minutes Materials required • Windmill template • Colouring pens • • Scissors Pencil or knitting needle • Blu-Tack (or similar) • A paper
