Definition
Issued when mean winds of Beaufort force 8, that is 34 knots or more, or gusts of 43 to 51 knots, are expected. Severe gale is force 9 or gusts 52 to 60 knots, storm force 10 or gusts 61 to 68, violent storm force 11 or gusts 69 knots and above, and hurricane force is force 12. Timing terms are strictly defined: imminent within 6 hours, soon within 6 to 12, later beyond 12.
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