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Bookmark or Share- Gale | Tropical Storms, Hurricanes & Cyclones | Britannicagale, wind that is stronger than a breeze; specifically a wind of 28–55 knots (50–102 km per hour) corresponding to force numbers 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale. As issued by weather service forecasters, gale warnings occur when forecasted winds range from 34 to 47 knots (63 to 87 km per hour).
- Estimating Wind - National Weather ServiceStrong Gale: 47 to 54 mph: Structural damage occurs, such as chimney covers, roofing tiles blown off, and television antennas damaged. Ground is littered with many small twigs and broken branches. 10: Whole Gale: 55 to 63 mph: Considerable structural damage occurs, especially on roofs. Small trees may be blown over and uprooted. 11: Storm Force ...
- Beaufort Wind Scale - National Weather ServiceOne 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. The Beaufort scale is still used today to estimate wind strengths.
- Gale - WikipediaThe U.S. National Weather Service defines a gale as sustained surface wind moving at a speed between 34 and 47 knots (63.0 and 87.0 km/h; 17.5 and 24.2 m/s; 39.1 and 54.1 mph). [1] Forecasters typically issue gale warnings when winds of this strength are expected.
- Beaufort Wind Scale - NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction CenterForce Wind (Knots) WMO Classification Appearance of Wind Effects; On the Water On Land; 0: Less than 1: Calm: Sea surface smooth and mirror-like: Calm, smoke rises vertically: 1: 1-3: ... Near Gale: Sea heaps up, waves 13-19 ft, white foam streaks off breakers: Whole trees moving, resistance felt walking against wind: 8:
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