Wind forces, sraightline v cyclonic

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The discussion centers on the impact of wind forces on a human body, specifically in the context of a character in an armored suit during severe straight-line winds and potential cyclonic conditions. It is established that cyclonic winds are inherently more complex and can exert forces from multiple directions, making it more challenging for the character to maintain her grip. The participant, DaleSpam, confirms that the changing directions of cyclonic winds would indeed jeopardize her hold, emphasizing the importance of understanding wind dynamics in such scenarios.

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Hello, I have question about wind forces on a human body. (Wind force may be an incorrect phrase.)
I have looked at a few other threads but haven't found an answer yet.

Thisnisnfor a fictional short story I'm writing for fun.
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A character in armored suit is hanging upside down from a pipe on the roof of a building in a bad storm. Severe strightline winds. Has armored suit as there are many rocks the size of small apples hitting her.

What I have written is that she is barely holding on but shenwill be in trouble if the storm turns into a cyclone, with the and pulling her from every direction at once.

Questions:
- Would cyclonic winds naturally be stronger than straight line winds?
- Would her feet have more forcenupon them than her arms or body?
If there are any other flaws in my thinking please let me know.

I am a new member but I plan to stay here, not just ask a question and leave. I wish I would have found this site sooner! Awesome site and resource.

Thank you in advance if you're able to respond.
 
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I don't think that you need to assert that the winds would be stronger. Just the changing directions will make an already precarious hold fail.
 
Thank you, DaleSpam. Much appreciated. ☺
 

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