Beaufort scale - Wikipedia
WEBThe Beaufort scale (/ ˈ b oʊ f ər t / BOH-fərt) is an empirical measure that relates wind speed to observed conditions at sea or on land. Its full name is the Beaufort wind force scale.
Beaufort Wind Scale - National Weather Service
WEBBeaufort Wind Scale. One of the first scales to estimate wind speeds and the effects was created by Britain's Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort (1774-1857). He developed the scale in 1805 to help sailors estimate the winds via visual observations. The scale starts with 0 and goes to a force of 12.
Beaufort Wind Scale - NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
WEBModerately high (18-25 ft) waves of greater length, edges of crests begin to break into spindrift, foam blown in streaks. Twigs breaking off trees, generally impedes progress. 9. 41-47. Strong Gale. High waves (23-32 ft), sea begins to roll, dense streaks of foam, spray may reduce visibility.
Beaufort Scale - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · The Beaufort scale, officially known as the Beaufort wind force scale, is a descriptive table. It depicts the force of wind by a series of numbers, typically from 0 to 12. The Beaufort scale goes all the way to 17, but the last five numbers only apply to …
Beaufort Scale - National Weather Service
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What is the Beaufort scale? Understanding wind speed on your …
WEBFeb 12, 2022 · The Beaufort scale rates wind strength from zero to 12 using the following descriptions. It's worth noting that levels 10-12 are rarely seen inland and for adventure purposes, you'll want to pay the most attention to levels six and onwards.
Wind Warnings, Watches and Advisories - National Weather Service
WEBWind Advisory: Take Action! Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High Wind Warning. Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
Wind - Wikipedia
WEBStrong winds of intermediate duration (around one minute) are termed squalls. Long-duration winds have various names associated with their average strength, such as breeze, gale, storm, and hurricane.
UK weather: Hurricane Kirk aftermath could bring snow, strong winds …
WEB2 days ago · Snow could hit parts of the UK as the remnants of Hurricane Kirk hit British shores, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a category 4 storm in the Atlantic ...
Typhoon bringing heavy rain slowly heads toward Taiwan, where …
WEB5 days ago · Updated 11:08 PM PDT, October 1, 2024. KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) — A typhoon bringing strong winds and torrential rainfall slowly advanced Wednesday toward Taiwan, where thousands of people have been evacuated from vulnerable low-lying or mountainous terrain. At least 93 centimeters (3 feet) of rain has fallen in the coastal …