Storm Encounter
You have encountered a storm! Click the button below to find out how severe the storm will be.
Gray whales are strong swimmers. But wind generated waves can slow a whale’s progress.
The Beaufort Wind Scale is used to relate wind speed to observed conditions at sea or on land.
The storm you encountered was a on the Beaufort Wind Scale!
The storm you encountered had a wind speed of MPH and its effects can be described as .
This wind speed means that you lost day(s) on your journey!
The Weather Factor: Beaufort Wind Scale
(For estimating wind speed)
| Beaufort Number | Range (MPH) | Average (MPH) | Terminology | Description of Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Calm | Calm. Smoke rises vertically. |
| 1 | 1-3 | 2 | Light air | Wind motion visible in smoke. |
| 2 | 4-7 | 6 | Light Breeze | Wind felt on exposed skin. Leaves rustle. |
| 3 | 8-12 | 11 | Gentle breeze | Leaves and smaller twigs in constant motion. |
| 4 | 13-18 | 15 | Moderate breeze | Dust and loose paper is raised. Small branches begin to move. |
| 5 | 19-24 | 22 | Fresh breeze | Smaller trees sway. |
| 6 | 25-31 | 27 | Strong breeze | Large branches in motion. Whistling heard in overhead wires. Umbrella use becomes difficult. |
| 7 | 32-38 | 35 | Near gale | Whole trees in motion. Some difficulty when walking in the wind. |
| 8 | 39-46 | 42 | Gale | Twigs broken from trees. Cars veer on road. |
| 9 | 47-54 | 50 | Severe Gale | Light structure damage |
| 10 | 55-60 | 48-52 | Storm | Trees uprooted. Considerable structural damage. |
| 11 | 64-73 | 70 | Violent Storm | Widespread structural damage. |
| 12 | 74-95 | 90 | Hurricane | Considerable and widespread damage to structures. |