Wind readings
on Tuesday March 2, 2004 10:24AM
Traditionally March is the Month of the Spring Winds - "...comes in like a lion, goes out like a lamb...." etc. Good time to practice your knowledge of wind force levels The Beaufort Scale in mph: Force 1 = 1-3; Force 2 = 4-7 mph; Force 3 = 8-12 mph; Force 4 = 13-18 mph; Force 5 = 19-24 mph; Force 6 = 25-31; Force 7 = 32 - 38; Force 8 = 39-46; Force 9 = 47-54; Force 10 = 55-63; Force 11 = 64-73; Force 12 = 74-82.
Some racers have a special scale based, kind of, on the Beaufort Scale. Beaufort 1-2 = WHINE Level (Aw man, I coulda been cutting the grass!); Beaufort 3-4-5 = EL PRIMO Level (Let's stay out all day!); Beaufort 6-7 = ADVIL Level ('Cause I'll Need it in the Morning!); Beaufort 8 = YIKES! (Where did this come from?!); and, Beaufort 9-12 = FAGETABOUTIT! (Let's hang out in the bar!)
Now for your Quiz!
What level was it during Isabel at her worst?
What is the relationship bettween knots and mph, as if it matters?