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| definition | In general, and in popular use, an unusually strong wind. In storm-warning terminology, a wind of 28–47 knots (32–54 mph). In the Beaufort wind scale, a wind with a speed from 28–55 knots (32–63 mph) and categorized as follows: moderate gale, 28–33 knots (Force 7); fresh gale, 34–40 knots (Force 8); strong gale, 41–47 knots (Force 9); and whole gale, 48–55 knots (Force 10). |
| identifier | 530ca9b8-50f3-4bd6-82d4-c49fa688a977 |
| label | GALE |
| parent_identifier | c40071d2-6478-4edf-80bb-95c3886533b9 |
| GCMD Metadata | 530ca9b8-50f3-4bd6-82d4-c49fa688a977 |
| Ancestors | GALE < WIND STORMS < WEATHER EVENTS < ATMOSPHERE < EARTH SCIENCE < Science Keywords |
