strong gale

American  

noun

Meteorology.

1. a wind of 47–54 miles per hour (21–24 meters per second).

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strong gale British  

noun

1. meteorol a strong wind of force nine on the Beaufort scale, reaching speeds of 47–54 mph: capable of causing minor structural damage to buildings

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Etymology

Origin of strong gale

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Parts of the region have been experiencing heavy rainfall and strong gales since Thursday.

From BBC

The region was hit by strong gales of 110km/h, torrential rain and tidal surges that have left low-lying areas flooded.

From BBC

The service said that the storm was bringing “very strong” and “gusty southwesterly winds countrywide with strong gales” as well as high waves along coasts.

From New York Times

Plus, the rotor faces downwind rather than into the wind, as is common in traditional configurations, helping it to absorb the impact of strong gales.

From BBC

Tropical Storm Gaston, which formed on Tuesday, was bringing strong gales to the Azores in the North Atlantic on Friday as it approached from the west.

From New York Times