Wind Warnings
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Beaufort Scale
The Beaufort Scale has different wind categories.
Each category has a number, description, wind speed, wave height and sea condition.
The Beaufort Scale starts at Force 0 which is calm.
There is no wind.
Beaufort NumberDescriptionWind SpeedWave HeightSea ConditionsImage
0Calm0 kn0 mFlat. Like a Mirror.
The next category is light air.
The wind is 1-3 knots. Small ripples appear.
The wind is starting to move the water.
Beaufort NumberDescriptionWind SpeedWave HeightSea ConditionsImage
1Light Air1-3 kn0-0.2 mRipples without crests.
