American Meteorological Society Certification (AMS) Practice

A strong wind is often indicative of rapid changes or disturbances in the atmosphere. This phenomenon typically results from significant differences in atmospheric pressure over short distances. When these pressure differences are pronounced, as seen near weather fronts or storm systems, they generate strong winds as the atmosphere attempts to equalize pressure differences. Such conditions are often associated with turbulent weather patterns, including thunderstorms, cyclones, and other dynamic weather events, which can lead to sudden and often unpredictable changes in local weather conditions.

In contrast, stability in atmospheric pressure usually results in light winds and calm weather, while high levels of humidity may exist without necessarily indicating strong winds. Also, low temperatures may occur under various circumstances and do not have a direct relationship with the presence of strong winds. This understanding contextualizes why strong wind is a sign of atmospheric disturbances rather than conditions of stability or uniformity in other elements like humidity or temperature.