[pgkdan]

I experienced 100 mph straight line winds in a Texas thunderstorm.

There's no comparison between a straight line wind that lasts a few seconds and sustained winds between 75 and 100 that last for hours. I've experienced both and there is NO comparison.

[mikhailovich]

"There's no comparison between a straight line wind that lasts a few seconds and sustained winds between 75 and 100 that last for hours. I've experienced both and there is NO comparison."

Absolutely. BTW, this particular t-storm had sustained winds that started at about 30 mph and built to 100 mph over a 30 minute period. But you are correct.