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Barrow Island (Cyclone Olivia) · 408 km/h (253 mph), 1996
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🌡️ Highest wind gust ever measured
408 km/h (253 mph), 1996
Barrow Island (Cyclone Olivia) · Western Australia
The strongest surface wind gust ever reliably recorded — faster than the terminal velocity of a skydiver — measured by an automatic station as Cyclone Olivia passed.
Record at a glance
| Record | Highest wind gust ever measured |
|---|---|
| Feature | Barrow Island (Cyclone Olivia) |
| Measurement | 408 km/h (253 mph), 1996 |
| Location | Western Australia |
| Country | Australia |
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