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How fast can UK winds get?
While 70 mph winds are significant and can cause disruption, the UK has experienced much stronger. The highest recorded wind speed in the UK was 173 mph, measured in Cairngorm, Scotland, in 1986. This demonstrates the extreme power of some weather events, far exceeding the speeds expected on Wednesday.
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