Winds Flashcards
1
Q
Measure surface wind using?
A
Cup anemometer
Wind vane (the square thing)
Anemograph
2
Q
Hurricane Force wind speed
Tropical storm wind speed
A
64 knots or more
63 knots or less
3
Q
What’s a gust
Increase by:
Lasts for:
A
Sudden increase
Increase by 10 kts or more
Lasting less than 1 minute
4
Q
What’s a squall
Lasts for:
A
Sudden violent gust of wind
Lasts for more than 1 minute
5
Q
What’s a Lull?
A
A sudden drop of wind
