Yes; wind normally begins to generate whistling through sailboat or ship rigging (often the stays and shrouds running from masts) at or above 16 knots or 18 mph...and through trees at or above 21 ...

Wind is created due to pressure differences on the Earth’s surface. Air always flows from areas of higher pressure toward lower pressure, but turns as it does so due to the rotation of the Earth. The ...

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