55kt Wind Gusts Almost Blows Away Tugs
It's very difficult to forecast downbursts since they are so random and variable. Conditions can change so quickly that it's hard to call a stand-down.
On the day in question, conditions even a few moments before the incident didn't look bad and a downburst of the magnitude experienced were not forecast.
Anyway, it's good training for them - they may have to fight in the rain!
Mike
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