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What does it mean when the weather is “blowing a gale”? A look at the Beaufort Wind Scale

Mar 30, 2026 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

Today in honor of our marine weather forecast, which suggests strongly that we could have gale force winds on the way, let’s take another look at one of my favorites: the Beaufort Wind Scale.

http://media.blubrry.com/shipreport/shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SR260330-Gale.mp3

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