The friendly Californian resort of La Jolla Shores is often referred to as the jewel of San Diego, and with its sandy beaches, clear Pacific waters and exceptional surfing and water sports, itâs easy to see why.
The minimum sustained wind speed for a storm to be considered a  hurricane is 74 mph. Hurricanes have been recorded with sustained  winds of up to 190 mph.
Interesting Facts about Wind. 1  The fastest winds on Earth occur inside tornadoes where wind speeds can reach 250 miles per hour. 2  Meteorologists use barometers to measure air pressure. Barometers can tell us if the air pressure is dropping or rising. 3  The wind has helped to shape the land through the process of erosion.