[biblewonk]

The power in wind increases cubicly with the velocity not to the square.

[southernnorthcarolina]

The power in wind increases cubicly with the velocity not to the square.

It does? Hmmm. Thanks for the correction. I knew the relationship was geometric and not linear.

Actual damage, as opposed to measured wind pressure, probably shows an even sharper upward curve as wind speeds increase. I wouldn't be surprised if damage in $$$ terms is 2x or 3x as high at 120 mph than at 100 mph.