"High Winds" in meteorology doesn't just mean strong, gusty winds. A High Wind WARNING is a severe weather warning, in which widespread damage is occurring or is likely, and should be treated as severe weather. High Wind events become more likely in mid and late autumn, and again in early spring. So, even though lots of newspeople throw around the term "high winds" it's time to pay close attention when your meteorologist and National Weather Service relay a High Wind WATCH (maybe) or WARNING (imminent). If you're enjoying this podcast, please SHARE.