Gail Force Info

Gale force winds can cause structural damage to roofing and siding and create life-threatening conditions for mariners. Weather Spotter's Field Guide - Non-supercell Tornadoes

"Gale force" (often misspelled as "gail force") primarily refers to sustained surface winds between (39–54 mph). In meteorology, these conditions correspond to forces 7 through 10 on the Beaufort Wind Scale . Understanding Gale Force Classifications gail force

41–47 knots. High waves; dense streaks of foam along the direction of the wind; sea begins to roll. Gale force winds can cause structural damage to

34–40 knots. Moderately high waves of greater length; edges of crests break into spindrift. gail force

28–33 knots. Sea heaps up and white foam from breaking waves begins to be blown in streaks.