Norway Records Strongest Wind Gust in History
Norway measured its strongest wind gust ever at 62.4 m/s during storm Amy. The record-breaking winds hit Romsdalen valley on October 4th, surpassing last year's extreme weather mark. Mountain regions continue to experience intense storms from the North Sea.
A new national wind record has been measured in Norway. The strongest wind gust ever recorded in modern times hit the mountain Mannen in Romsdalen on October 4th.
Wind speeds reached 62.4 meters per second during extreme weather event Amy. That equals 224.6 kilometers per hour at the mountain peak.
This measurement breaks last year's previous record of 62.3 meters per second. The earlier record occurred during storm Ingunn at Kvaløyfjellet in Sømna.
Romsdalen valley is known for its steep mountains and strong winds. The area sits in western Norway's mountainous region near the Atlantic coast.
Extreme winds like these demonstrate Norway's challenging weather conditions. Mountain regions frequently experience powerful storms from the North Sea.
Why do these records keep breaking? Climate scientists note that measuring equipment improves over time. More stations now track extreme weather across remote mountain areas.
The data comes from Norway's Water Resources and Energy Directorate. Officials confirmed the measurement quality and accuracy.
Strong winds cause practical challenges for mountain communities. They can disrupt transportation and damage infrastructure in vulnerable areas.