vindkast
Vindkast is a meteorological term describing a short, rapid increase in wind speed. A wind gust is a transient rise in the instantaneous wind speed above the mean wind for a period of seconds to about a minute, after which the wind generally returns to previous levels. Gusts are typically defined by the maximum speed reached during a given observation period and are reported separately from the steady wind component.
Gusts occur in conjunction with weather systems and local turbulence. They are commonly associated with frontal
Measurement and reporting are carried out with anemometers at weather stations. Gusts are expressed as speeds,
Impacts and safety considerations include hazards for aviation, maritime operations, construction, and outdoor activities. Sudden gusts
Etymology: vindkast is Swedish for wind gust, with vind meaning wind and kast meaning burst or throw.