Mount Washington sees 161-mph wind gust

Summit of Mount Washington gets wind gusts of more than 100 mph
Earlier this week, parts of New Hampshire experienced wind gusts of up to 60 mph.While the winds were strong, they were no match for the conditions at the summit of Mount Washington.Sign up for our NewslettersThe Mount Washington Observatory recorded a peak wind gust of 161 mph on Monday.
Mount Washington in New Hampshire sees 161-mph wind gust, still short of record high
Mount Washington, known for its harsh and erratic weather, saw its wind gusts top out at 161 mph on Monday, the observatory reported. Wind speeds are relative, however: The mountain still holds the record for the highest surface wind speed ever measured in the United States: 231 mph.
Watch live as wind gusts at Mount Washington Observatory reach 161 mph
As wind gusts reach 161 mph on Mount Washington Observatory, people safe at home can watch live stream cameras. On Monday afternoon, wind gusts were often 125 mph to 135 mph with frequent gusts into the 140s, Mount Washington Observatory said on Facebook. It is located in North Conway, New Hampshire.
N.J. weather: Wind gusts top 70 mph. See latest town-by-town reports.
The strong winds are expected to continue overnight into Monday in New Jersey as temperatures plunge below freezing.
Portland’s rainy Wednesday comes with winds gusts up to 40 mph
The National Weather Service says much of the Willamette Valley will also see strong winds with gusts in the afternoon of up to 40 mph. Portland will have rain all of Wednesday and into the evening hours. The high temperature will reach about 51 degrees.
Mount Washington Observatory records 161 mph wind speeds
Wind gusts of more than 160 mph were recorded at the highest peak in New Hampshire on Monday. DOGE identified a nearly untraceable code linking payments to the U.S. Treasury to a budget line item, accounting for nearly $4.
N.J. weather: Wild winds continue with gusts up to 50 mph today
A wind advisory is in effect for the entire state until 6 p.m. The National Weather Service says winds will be 20 to 30 mph with occasional gusts as much as 20 mph higher.
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Maine saw some pretty impressive wind gusts on Monday, with several communities topping 50 miles per hour, including Rangeley checking in at 61 miles per hour. But those gusts pale in comparison to the summit of Mount Washington.
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