What type of weather can a wind turbine withstand?
Turbines are capable of surviving most inclement weather, but sometimes will cause a turbine to shut down for precautionary reasons. As for wind, Most are designed survive winds greater than 115mph (the equivalent of an F2 tornado). But of all inclement weather, lightning is probably the biggest potential problem. A number of technological advancements in lightning resistance have helped to mitigate damage to almost all strikes, however, not all lightning is created equal. Therefore some stronger surges may still inflict enough damage to cause a turbine to shut down and need blade repair/replacement. Either way, none are a direct threat to general public safety, except for perhaps an F3+ tornado, at which point you will probably have bigger things to worry about.
