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dezzie

23/5/2011 at 7:06pm
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100 MPH winds here this afternoon. Off the scale methinks.

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mickeyboyc

24/5/2011 at 6:27pm
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I'm very glad people are finding this useful

Having watched the conditions this week I would add a revision to my original scale (but I can't edit it now) - taking into account a comment elsewhere that alarm bells should be ringing past about 25mph:-

5 Fresh breeze 29–38 km/h 18–24 mph
Branches of a moderate size move. Small trees in leaf begin to sway. Wind ‘bulges’ around poles, slight flexing of fibreglass poles. Ensure guy ropes are taut. Take down any loose canopies or tarps. Bring in any furniture. Use car as windbreak if appropriate. If tent is in exposed spot, consider moving to a more sheltered place if possible. Stay within easy reach of the campsite in case winds increase further.

6 Strong breeze 39–49 km/h 25–30 mph
Large branches in motion. Whistling heard in overhead wires. Umbrella use becomes difficult. Empty plastic garbage cans tip over. Significant flapping and wind bulging of flysheet. Fibreglass poles flex by several inches in sustained gusts. Take down any tent extensions, utility tents etc. Frequently check guylines are taut and pegs remain in the ground. If in exposed spot, make preparations to take tent down if needed. If in sheltered spot, stay within easy reach of tent just in case.

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timiano

24/5/2011 at 7:05pm
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6 Strong breeze 39–49 km/h 25–30 mph
Large branches in motion. Whistling heard in overhead wires. Umbrella use becomes difficult. Empty plastic garbage cans tip over. Significant flapping and wind bulging of flysheet. Fibreglass poles flex by several inches in sustained gusts. Take down any tent extensions, utility tents etc. Frequently check guylines are taut and pegs remain in the ground. Fill your boots, nobody can hear you.

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force ten

24/5/2011 at 8:36pm
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it is force ten you have got to watch out for

andycwb

24/5/2011 at 8:40pm
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Quote: Originally posted by timiano on 24/5/2011

Quote: 6 Strong breeze 39–49 km/h 25–30 mph
Large branches in motion. Whistling heard in overhead wires. Umbrella use becomes difficult. Empty plastic garbage cans tip over. Significant flapping and wind bulging of flysheet. Fibreglass poles flex by several inches in sustained gusts. Take down any tent extensions, utility tents etc. Frequently check guylines are taut and pegs remain in the ground. Fill your boots, nobody can hear you.

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Excellent!!!!

suns

24/5/2011 at 10:11pm
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So if you are asleep in the middle of the night and the wind picks up,wakes you up, realise oh !!!! what are you going to do is the question?

timiano

24/5/2011 at 10:37pm
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Quote: Originally posted by suns on 24/5/2011
So if you are asleep in the middle of the night and the wind picks up,wakes you up, realise oh !!!! what are you going to do is the question?

See my previous post :)

newcampers7471

28/5/2011 at 7:22am
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It's a 4/5 here in Selsey at the moment....

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