Beaufort Scale Flashcards
1
Q
1?
A
1 to 3
Light air
2
Q
2?
A
4 to 6 knots
Light breeze
3
Q
3?
A
7 to 10 knots
Gentle
4
Q
4?
A
11 to 16 knots
Moderate
5
Q
5?
A
17 to 21 knots
Fresh
6
Q
6?
A
22 to 27 knots
Strong
7
Q
7?
A
28 to 33 knots
8
Q
8?
A
34 to 40 knots
Near gale
9
Q
9?
A
41 to 47 knots
Strong gale
10
Q
10?
A
48 to 55 knots?
Storm
11
Q
11?
A
56 to 63 knots
Violent storm
12
Q
12?
A
More than 64 knots
Hurricane