Peak Wind Speed 2 topics · 2 sources ScienceEnergyThe maximum instantaneous wind speed (or velocity) that occurs within a specific period of time or interval.US DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy — Glossary of Energy-Related Terms retrieved 2014-05-26 Cite ScienceWeatherThe maximum instantaneous wind speed since the last observation that exceeded 25 knots.NOAA National Weather Service — National Weather Service Glossary Cite