gale force
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South Africa has been hit by heavy snow, rains and gale force winds that have claimed the lives of a further five people in a road accident, and have left nearly 500,000 homes without electricity.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 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
Roads have been closed, trains cancelled and schools shut as severe gale force winds hit the north-east of England and Cumbria.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025
The gale force wind tore the crests from the rollers, covering the men and boats with a layer of ice.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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