Meteorology · Beaufort Scale

On the Beaufort scale, a 'gale' (Force 8) corresponds to a wind of approximately:

Explanation

Force 8 is a gale at about 34–40 knots. Marine warning categories align with this: small craft advisory below 34 kt, gale warning 34–47 kt, storm warning 48–63 kt, hurricane-force warning 64 kt and above.

Authority: WMO Beaufort scale; NWS marine warnings

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