Jeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social

Peak jet stream 265 mph, Newark to Lisbon flight hits 835 mph - likely a new record. Flight arrives an hour early. Climate change a possible factor with 2% increase in speed per 1C temp increase (2.5X for fastest winds). We are at 2C today so ~10% wind increase. Sound barrier not broken.

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Baz Smith @bazthebemused.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 21, 2024 at 22:16 UTC

I wonder what the flight time would be if they'd been flying against that much wind. A long and (fuel) expensive trip.

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