Northeast’s highest mountain records wind gust of 171 mph

MOUNT WASHINGTON, N.H. (AP) — Meteorologists say a wind gust atop the Northeast’s highest mountain hit 171 mph (275 kph), setting a record for the month on a peak known for its extreme weather. The gust Monday on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington beat the previous February wind record of 166 mph (267 kph) set in […]