strong gale
Intense wind force
A strong gale is wind of considerable force, specifically force 9 on the Beaufort scale—47 to 54 miles per hour.
At this intensity, slight structural damage occurs: chimney pots and roof slates may be dislodged.
The term belongs to a graduated system of wind descriptions used in maritime and meteorological contexts: gale, strong gale, storm, violent storm.
- tempestViolent windstorm or turmoil
- windstormViolent atmospheric disturbance
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- severeExtremely harsh or strict
- small craft advisoryWeather warning for boats
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strong galecalm
Free from agitation
dead calm · still air · light breeze · gentle breeze · windless
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