Observers say wind gust on Mount Washington highest in over a decade

The Mount Washington Observatory said it recorded the highest wind gust in over a decade at the summit on Saturday morning.According a photo provided by observers, the peak gust of 148 mph was "off the charts."The New Hampshire mountain is the highest peak in the northeastern United States at 6,288 feet.Mount Washington once held the world record for the highest recorded wind gust. The observatory recorded a wind gust of 231 mph on April 12, 1934.

The Mount Washington Observatory said it recorded the highest wind gust in over a decade at the summit on Saturday morning.

According a photo provided by observers, the peak gust of 148 mph was "off the charts."


Mount Washington Observatory A recording of a 148 mph wind gust (bottom left) from the Mt. Washington Observatory on Feb. 9, 2019.

The New Hampshire mountain is the highest peak in the northeastern United States at 6,288 feet.

Mount Washington once held the world record for the highest recorded wind gust. The observatory recorded a wind gust of 231 mph on April 12, 1934.

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