WINDY: You might have noticed it’s been a tad windy lately. It’s a November thing. 

November is a transition season, when cold air from the Arctic clashes with warmer air from the tropics, creating large temperature and pressure differences. Wind is caused by air moving from high to low pressure. The greater the pressure difference, the stronger the wind.

In November, the pressure difference is a big one. Spring and fall are transition seasons, leading both to be rather windy.

A wind advisory is generally issued by the National Weather Service when there are sustained non-thunderstorm winds of 31-39 mph and/or gusts of 46-57 mph.

Weather.gov says “A High Wind Watch means that sustained winds of 40 mph for one hour and/or frequent gusts of at least 58 mph are expected within the next 12 to 48 hours. Check to make sure all loose objects outside are secured. Plan to postpone any unnecessary driving during this time since these winds will make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. These winds may damage trees, power lines and small structures.

“A High Wind Warning means that sustained winds of 40 mph for one hour and/or frequent gusts of at least 58 mph are occurring or expected within the next 36 hours. Ensure that all objects outside are secured. Refrain from any unnecessary driving during this time since these winds will make driving very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Winds this strong may damage trees, power lines and small structures.”

We’re not sure how high the wind has to be to get Jim Cantore from the Weather Channel to visit a community, but we’re glad he hasn’t had a reason to come here!