The Greek phrase that is translated in some English versions as “strong winds” can also be translated with an existing specialized term in English: “gales” (see the Revised English Bible, 1989).
Source: Loh / Hatton (UBS Helps for Translators) 1997
Loh, I-Jin and Hatton, Howard. A Handbook on the Letter from James. New York: UBS, 1997.