This is what a clear winter day looks like at the beach. That stark blue sky? That's the result of a lack of moisture in the air. On this day, the condition couples with a wind that dried everything out. As the waves moved in on one side, the sand blew along in sympathetic waves with no moisture to hold it down.

The East Matunuck Beach wind turbine illustrates the strength of the wind. The tower was vibrating with a sound that indicated a material resonant frequency.

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Dry Wind At East Matunuck Beach 1

Dry Wind At East Matunuck Beach 1The wind blows in from the west southwest driving waves on to East Matunuck State Beach. The sky is blue with wispy clouds signifying dry air.

East Matunuck Beach Wind Turbine Tower

East Matunuck Beach Wind Turbine TowerThe wind turbine at East Matunuck State Beach in a relatively high wind.

Dry Wind At East Matunuck Beach 2

Dry Wind At East Matunuck Beach 2The wind blows in from the west southwest driving waves on to East Matunuck State Beach. The sky is blue with wispy clouds signifying dry air.

East Matunuck Beach Wind Turbine

East Matunuck Beach Wind TurbineThe wind turbine at East Matunuck State Beach in a relatively high wind.

Dry Wind At East Matunuck Beach 3

Dry Wind At East Matunuck Beach 3The wind blows in from the west southwest driving waves on to East Matunuck State Beach. The sky is blue with wispy clouds signifying dry air.

The wind blows in from the west southwest driving waves on to East Matunuck State Beach. The sky is blue with wispy clouds signifying dry air.

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