Nearly all straight-line winds occur near the leading edge of a thunderstorm, which are made up of areas of updrafts and downdrafts.
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Understanding wind all about the force
Last issue, we talked about how the pressure gradient force is the main driving force of wind in our atmosphere and that it exists due to the unequal heating of the Earth’s surface.
Wind: gravity, pressure, coriolis, friction
I had a basic weather question from one of our younger readers that simply asked what wind is and why has this spring been so windy, at least across parts of the Prairies.
Straight line winds can be very damaging
We know tornadoes can produce the most powerful winds on Earth, and they can be truly awe inspiring to see. Not very many of us will actually experience one because their spatial extent is small. But I can pretty much guarantee that if you live on the Prairies, you will experience a thunderstorm that produces […] Read more
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Alta. solar policy puts farming first
CALGARY – The Alberta government will take an agriculture-first approach when farmland is proposed for solar and wind projects in the province, along with strengthening input by rural municipalities. “Our unique deregulated electricity market and competitive tax system mean that we are Canada’s hub for investment, and we want our province to remain the jurisdiction […] Read more
Two trains derail in Alberta during windstorm
Wainwright, Alta. — During the wind storm that clobbered much of the Prairies Oct. 17 two trains in Alberta derailed, closing one main line and halting some grain movement. CN crews cleaned up two wrecks after winds in excess of 100 km/h in the area. One 67-car train derailed near Huxley and one 13-car train […] Read more
‘It’s remarkable’: Alberta canola survives fierce winds
Mannville, Alta. — After a massive windstorm on the eve of Oct. 17, swathed canola in Alberta’s northern regions was largely unscathed. Keith Gabert, an agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada, said while some of the crop blew over and piled up, much of it hardly moved. “We’re very fortunate (the windstorm) didn’t […] Read more
VIDEO: Massive windstorm causes two Alta. trains to derail
Wainwright, Alta. — Two trains in Alberta derailed during the wind storm that clobbered much of the Prairies Tuesday, resulting in the closure of one of main line and putting a stop to some grain movement. CN crews were cleaning up two wrecks Wednesday when winds in excess of 100 km/h on Tuesday evening derailed […] Read more
Proposed wind power project chooses new site
A new location has been selected for a proposed wind power project in southwestern Saskatchewan. In September, the province’s environment minister did not approve the first site north of Chaplin because of the potential impact on migratory birds. Now, SaskPower and Algonquin Power have agreed to situate the $355 million, 177-megawatt project in the Blue […] Read more
Sask. renewable energy project going public
Residents in the Swift Current, Sask., area will get their first official look next week at plans for a $90 million wind and solar renewable energy project. SaskWind hopes the community will be impressed enough during Monday’s public meeting to take ownership of the project. James Glennie, president of SaskWind, said the company has been […] Read more
