Beaufort scale - Wikipedia
WEBA ship in a force 12 ("hurricane-force") storm at sea, the highest rated on the Beaufort scale. The Beaufort scale / ˈ b oʊ f ər t / is an empirical measure that relates wind speed to observed conditions at sea or on land. Its full name is the Beaufort wind force scale.
Beaufort Wind Scale - National Weather Service
WEBBeaufort Wind Scale. One of the first scales to estimate wind speeds and the effects was created by Britain's Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort (1774-1857). He developed the scale in 1805 to help sailors estimate the winds via visual observations. The scale starts with 0 and goes to a force of 12.
The Beaufort Wind Scale | Royal Meteorological Society
WEBThe Beaufort Scale is an empirical measure that relates wind speed to observed conditions at sea or on land. Its full name is the Beaufort wind force scale. Below is a table showing the Beaufort Scale with speeds in …
Beaufort scale | Definition & Measurements | Britannica
WEBAug 5, 2024 · Beaufort scale, devised in 1805 by Commander Francis Beaufort of the British navy for observing and classifying wind force at sea.
Beaufort Scale - National Weather Service
WEB29 ft. (max 41) Very high waves with long overhanging crests. The resulting foam, in great patches is blown in dense streaks along the direction of the wind. On the whole, the sea takes on a whitish appearance. Tumbling of the sea becomes heavy and shock-like. Visibility affected.
Beaufort Wind Scale - NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
WEBModerately high (18-25 ft) waves of greater length, edges of crests begin to break into spindrift, foam blown in streaks. Twigs breaking off trees, generally impedes progress. 9. 41-47. Strong Gale. High waves (23-32 ft), sea begins to roll, dense streaks of foam, spray may reduce visibility.
Beaufort wind force scale - Met Office
WEBThe Beaufort scale, which is used in Met Office marine forecasts, is an empirical measure for describing wind intensity based on observed sea conditions.