When we talk about hurricanes, the first number you usually hear is wind speed. That makes sense. Wind is what tears off roofs, knocks down trees, and turns debris into dangerous missiles. Wind kicks ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Wind speed is based on miles per hour, which is how fast the air is moving, but how strong is the wind? How much force does it take for the wind to move a trash can, a person, or a ...