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Seasonal and annual variability of days with strong winds and wind damage in Krakow (Poland) during the period 2000–2007

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  • Joanna Więcław-Michniewska
  • Katarzyna Piotrowicz

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The study analyses the numbers of days with strong winds in Krakow during the period 2000–2007 using anemometric records and fire department data. Patterns are identified in the seasonal and annual variation of strong winds. Particular attention is devoted to extreme events. Based on measurements, the study finds that strong winds mostly occurred in winter. Fire department call-out data show that repair of damage caused by strong winds and gusts of wind was needed equally as frequently in summertime. Strong winds accompanying summer storms are often of a local nature and are not always recorded by weather stations. Wind damage was mapped using requests for fire department assistance. Copyright The Author(s) 2011

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  • Joanna Więcław-Michniewska & Katarzyna Piotrowicz, 2011. "Seasonal and annual variability of days with strong winds and wind damage in Krakow (Poland) during the period 2000–2007," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 59(2), pages 949-965, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:nathaz:v:59:y:2011:i:2:p:949-965
    DOI: 10.1007/s11069-011-9809-5
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    1. S. Athanasatos & S. Michaelides & M. Papadakis, 2014. "Identification of weather trends for use as a component of risk management for port operations," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 72(1), pages 41-61, May.

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