near gale

British

noun

meteorol a wind of force seven on the Beaufort scale or from 32–38 mph

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A near gale force wind is blasting into Scotland.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

This ranks as "near gale" on the Beaufort wind force scale.

From Reuters • May 25, 2017

Weather conditions were expected to remain about the same in the region on Friday, with a high potential for additional charred acreage due to wind gusts near gale force.

From Reuters • Jun. 4, 2011

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