Blown away
Winds and gales have their own magic
As autumn begins, it’s not unusual to experience windy weather – and of course, it’s a phenomenon that’s far from unique to the UK.
Hurricane season in the Atlantic begins on 1 June and ends on 30 November, with winds over 39mph classified as hurricanes. Storm Elsa was the first of this year’s hurricanes, sweeping over the Caribbean on 1 July, with many more predicted to come!
Gales can be catastrophic – but at the same time, they bring life. The wind that circulates around our world carries not only seeds and pollen on the breeze, but also moves the hot air around our planet while at the