why don't they refere to them as strong or something like that. Are we suppose to look up to experience a high wind?
2007-12-22 11:13:11 · 5 answers · asked by BC 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
You're right, and also very observant. The correct phrase, if one is to use the word "high", should be "high-velocity winds". The word "high" needs to be qualified with some kind of reference, such as "speed", "velocity", "altitude", "impact", or some other noun. The English language is full of errors. It also bugs the crap out of me when people say "He went missing". "Missing" in that case is not a noun, it is an adjective. Like fishing. Someone can "go fishing", but not "go missing". Someone can BE missing, or BE fishing, but these are both different forms of the words. I thoroughly enjoy listening to people talk and reading their writing if they have a command of English, and also if they can identify mistakes that are made in both print and in speech. I don't profess to have a perfect grasp of English, but I can assure you that it would be very hard to identify any errors I make. I have given you a star for this question, because it is interesting and should be read by others.
2007-12-22 11:59:07 · answer #1 · answered by Me again 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes the sign also warn of gusty winds. I drive a "high profile vehicle"--a semi truck Even the gusty winds might not affect your car hardly at all, but to a truck, they can and do blow us into the next lane! Imagine fighting the steering wheel for numerous hours a day just to stay in your lane.
Thats why you should take extra caution around big trucks ,especially when its windy.
2007-12-22 19:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by Karen C 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I just think its an alternate term for strong, i think high winds are located in areas that are prone to them even when it is relatively calm elsewhere. They are to warn drivers to be more careful and potentially prepare to have less control of their vehicle, especially if you are driving a high-sided truck or something similar.
2007-12-22 19:20:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
To let semi drivers and RV trailer
to be ready for a cross wind that might blow you off the road
2007-12-22 19:16:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
its short for 'high velocity winds'
2007-12-22 19:28:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋