The Beaufort Wind Force Scale measures wind speed and its observed effects on land and sea. Created by Sir Francis Beaufort, the scale ranges from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane). Beaufort Scale Day, ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – In last week’s “Weather Wednesday,” we spoke about what causes wind and this week we will chat about a scale that’s used when talking about wind called the Beaufort Scale.

Beaufort #0. Wind Description: Calm. Wind Speed: 0. Visual Clues: Neighbor’s overflowing trash container lid askew, but stationary. Scavenging crows dine without impediment. Copy article link ...

The Beaufort scale is an empirical measure for the intensity of the weather based mainly on wind power. The scale was created by the British naval commander Sir Francis Beaufort around 1806.

Hoosiers can expect to see more severe weather this week, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. There is a moderate weather risk across the state today, with tornadoes, 1-2" of ...

WASHINGTON — When storms strike, one of the biggest concerns that some people in the DMV have is falling trees. A survey of residents in Fairfax, cited this as a concern on a recent environmental ...

A storm system is expected to sweep through the Lone Star State this weekend and produce rain, gusty winds and cooler temperatures. It wouldn’t be a big deal except it’s the holiday season and many ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Windy weather is in the short-term forecast. Meteorologist Adam Rutt talks about an aspect of windy weather that you may not have heard of before. Beyond severe weather and ...