Wind

Up to 100 km/h winds: Emergency responder gives safety tips for this weekend's stormy weather

Former Deputy Fire Commissioner Aharon Godiner warns Israelis to take the appropriate precautions when faced with extreme weather conditions.

|ByMOSHE COHEN
Storm in Israel, illustration.
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology posts a infographic of the expected route of Cyclone Fina, November 23, 2025.

Thousands of Australians without power after tropical cyclone hits Northern Territory

Tropical Cyclone Fina swept through Australia’s Northern Territory, leaving thousands without power in Darwin and causing property damage as authorities assess the impact.

|ByREUTERS
A man walks past a devastated area following the impact of Typhoon Yagi, in Hanoi, Vietnam, September 8, 2024; illustrative.

Vietnam plans mass evacuation, China's Sanya shuts as Typhoon Kajiki intensifies

Vietnam evacuates over 580,000 people as Typhoon Kajiki strengthens, with both Vietnam and China bracing for impact.

|ByREUTERS
A TORCH burns on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl.

Authorities cancel Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony due to strong winds

The police added that winds of this strength have the ability to damage infrastructure and facilities, including the toppling of trees, poles, temporary fences, and more.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Can wind exceed sound? Scientists observe 33,000 km/h winds on a planet

To put the wind speeds into perspective, the fastest winds ever observed in our solar system are on Neptune, at a speed of 1,800 kilometers per hour.

JANUARY 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Can the wind go faster than sound? Scientists observe winds reaching up to 33,000 kilometers per hour on a planet.