21.   In the Southeast, gusty winds near the Atlantic coast will gradually diminish as a ridge of high pressure moves east from the Tennessee Valley.

22.   Last month, the expedition battled driving snow and winds near the summit.

23.   Meanwhile, a potent jet stream disturbance will trigger clusters of potent thunderstorms with strong winds near the front in the western Ohio Valley.

24.   Monday will begin with patchy rain and light winds near the Middle Atlantic coast and heavier rain with stronger winds over coastal southeastern New England.

25.   New England will see torrential downpours Saturday afternoon and Saturday night with gusty winds near the coast.

26.   Offshore winds near the California coast will drive low clouds out to sea, insuring ample sunshine.

27.   Scattered afternoon thunderstorms will form, especially where sea breezes cause converging winds near the coast.

28.   Showers will linger in the onshore winds near the Northwest coast.

29.   The region from the lower Mississippi Valley to the Southwest will be mainly sunny and warmer with strong, gusty winds near the southern Rockies.

30.   These signals give an indirect measurement of the speed of wind near the water in clear or cloudy weather.