Wind Speeds Flashcards
1
Q
Calm Wind
A
< 1kt
2
Q
Gale
A
34 - 40kts
3
Q
Hurricane
A
> = 64kts
4
Q
Low Px. System
A
< 17kts
5
Q
Depression
A
17 - 27kts
6
Q
Deep Depression
A
28 - 33kts
7
Q
Cyclonic Storm
A
34 - 47kts
8
Q
Severe Cyclonic Storm
A
48 - 63kts
9
Q
Gust
A
Sudden INC. in wind speed.
[Lasts only a few SECS.]
10
Q
Lull
A
Sudden DEC. in wind speed.
11
Q
Squall
A
Sudden INC. in wind speed.
[Lasts only a few MINS.]
