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Wind Tabe
Beaufort Wind Scale
(Remember to report any wind damage.)
| Speed (mph) |
Designation |
Description |
| 1-3 |
light air |
smoke drift indicates wind direction |
| 4-7 |
light breeze |
weather vane moves, leaves rustle |
| 8-12 |
gentle breeze |
leaves and twigs in constant motion |
| 13-18 |
moderate breeze |
dust and loose paper raised, small branches move |
| 19-24 |
fresh breeze |
small trees sway |
| 25-31 |
strong breeze |
large branches move, wind whistles wires |
| 32-38 |
moderate gale |
whole trees move, walking affected |
| 39-46 |
fresh gale |
twigs break off trees, walking difficult |
| 47-54 |
strong gale |
slight structural damage occurs, branches break |
| 55-63 |
whole gale |
trees uprooted, considerable structural damage |
| 64-74 |
storm |
widespread damage |
| 75+ |
hurricane |
severe and extensive damage |
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