High Wind Warning: Hold Onto Your Hats!

High Wind Warning: Hold Onto Your Hats! So, you just heard there’s a High Wind Warning in your area. What does that mean? Should you start tying down your lawn chairs? Will your neighbor’s trash can end up in your backyard again? Let’s break it down in plain English—no complicated weather talk here. What Is a High Wind Warning? A High Wind Warning means the wind isn’t just breezy—it’s angry. We’re talking about sustained winds of 40 mph or more and gusts that can hit 58 mph or higher. Basically, the kind of wind that can make walking in a straight line feel like an Olympic sport. This isn’t just your average “hold onto your hat” kind of wind. This is “where did my hat even go?” kind of wind.