I am on the top floor of 10 floors without a shelter above my balcony. My front balcony window was facing head on to the winds. I had to physically hold my glass window and push it to stop the wind smashing it. This was with my shutter completely down. The shutter was pressing against the glass and I am sure I hadn't held it then it all would have smashed. My front often faces head on to the storm and we have had some moments, but I have never seen it like that.