ClimeMET CM2026, Instruction Handbook Manual

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These figures apply to steady winds averaged over a 15 second period. Gusts can be much stronger
but only last for a few seconds. Describe the gust in you weather diary. For example, June 5th gusting
to force 8.
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CM2026
Home Weather Station
Weather Notes
Wind Speed in the Beaufort Scale
Beaufort
Scale
Avg. MPH
SPEED
Km/H
Description Observation
0 0 0 Calm Smoke rises vertically.
1 2 3 Light airs Smoke drifts in the wind.
2 5 9 Light breeze Leaves rustle.
3 10 15 Gentle breeze Leaves and small twigs move
constantly. Small flags extended.
4 15 25 Moderate wind Wind raises dust and loose paper.
5 21 35 Fresh Wind Small trees sway.
6 28 45 Strong wind Large branches move.
Whistling in phone wires.
Difficult to use umbrellas.
7 35 56 Very strong wind Whole trees in motion.
8 43 68 Gale Twigs break off trees.
Difficult to walk.
9 50 81 Sever gale Chimney pots and slates removed.
10 59 94 Storm Trees uprooted.
Structural damage.
11 69 110 Severe storm Widespread damage.
12 Over 74 Over 119 Hurricane Widespread damage.