Houston Public MediaA recently published study employed miniature models of skyscrapers to find out why the May 2024 derecho in Houston was able to cause so much damage to “hurricane-proofed” buildings.
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Houston derecho’s ‘bouncing’ winds caused extensive damage to skyscrapers, study finds
Researchers focused on five tall buildings in downtown Houston that were designed to withstand category 4 hurricane winds of up to 67 meters per second. Despite the derecho winds reaching a top speed of 40 meters per second, a bouncing effect caused more damage.