Modelling of extreme thunderstorm winds for wind loading of structures and risk assessment
Abstract
In many locations, the extreme winds produced by thunderstorm downdrafts are dominant in relation to the wind loading of structures. This paper reviews a variety of work that has been carried out in Australia and elsewhere during the last few years, on various aspects of thunderstorm downburst winds, including extreme value and risk analysis, and modelling of velocity profiles.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations
Wind and Air Flow Studies
Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 1409–1415
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter