HURRICANE FORCE


Meaning of HURRICANE FORCE in English

This term (in UK Met.Office use) is only used in shipping bulletins and associated Gale/Storm warnings. It is strictly defined as a mean (10 minute) wind of 64 knots or more. (Gusts not defined) (See also comments at Severe Gale).

Weather and meteorology English vocabulary.      Английский словарь погоды и метеорологии .