Utrgv Wind Orchestra, Symphonic Winds, And Concert Band
It only takes a higher-speed wind of much less than 60 miles per hour to overturn a tractor trailer. Winds involving 40 and 60 mph can pose critical risk, depending on wind direction and truck load weight. Lighter-weight cargo loads are specially vulnerable to overturning. The danger comes when the wide, flat sides of the trailer catch the wind, resulting in a “sail” impact. And when that occasion is combined with the vehicle’s high center of gravity, it is easy…