Rodney writes:

"Hey Mark,
Sometimes your forecast calls for "breezy" conditions and sometimes it calls for "windy" conditions. What is the distinction between them? Is it a specific windspeed, or...?"

Good question, Rodney! Yes, there is a difference. Meteorologists use the term, 'breezy', when winds of 15-25 mph are expected. 'Windy' is used when winds reach 20-30 mph. We'll call it 'very windy' when winds speeds are between 30-40 mph. If winds exceed 40 mph, we'll say 'strong winds' or 'high winds'. When we expect abrupt changes in wind speed, we'll say the winds are 'gusty'.

Thanks for writing!

Mark

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