Blessing on Strong Winds
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Question
Hello, should one recite the blessing 'Oseh Ma'aseh Bereshit' on strong winds?
Answer
Hello,
On particularly strong winds, one recites the blessing 'Oseh Ma'aseh Bereshit' or 'Shekocho U'Gvuroto Maleh Olam'.
However, this is only for particularly strong winds, such as a hurricane or tornado, and not for winds typically found on stormy winter days.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 227, Seif 1
On winds that blow fiercely, on each of them one says: 'Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who makes the works of creation'; if he wishes, he may say: 'Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Whose strength and power fill the world'.