gale force
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Forecasters said on Thursday showers would turn increasingly to snow, with locally gale force northerly winds setting in.
From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026
A near gale force wind is blasting into Scotland.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025
But, other times that light breeze is more like a gale force along the shore.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025
Additionally, winds over the water may reach gale force at times creating dangerous boating conditions.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025
From July 14 through 16, a blizzard pounded the ship with gale force winds.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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