gale-force wind

Examples (20)

• A gale-force wind battered the coastline overnight, toppling trees and power lines.
• The coastal town braced itself for the arrival of gale-force winds.
• The forecast warns that a gale-force wind will sweep across the bay by noon.
• Forecasters warned of gale-force winds and heavy rain expected overnight.
• Hikers turned back when a sudden gale-force wind made the ridge unsafe.
• Ships were advised to stay in port due to the impending gale-force winds.
• With a steady gale-force wind blowing, the ferry remained in port.
• The old lighthouse has withstood countless nights of gale-force winds.
• Even experienced sailors struggled to control the mainsail in a gale-force wind.
• Driving became hazardous as gale-force winds buffeted the car.
• A gale-force wind, defined by meteorologists as 32–63 mph, lashed the open plain.
• The tree branches swayed violently under the assault of the gale-force wind.
• Windows rattled as the gale-force wind howled through the narrow alley.
• We could hear the roar of the gale-force winds howling outside our windows.
• Due to the expected gale-force wind, tomorrow’s outdoor concert has been canceled.
• Despite the gale-force winds, the determined hikers continued their ascent.
• She braced herself against a gale-force wind while crossing the exposed bridge.
• Homes along the seafront sustained damage from the relentless gale-force winds.
• After hours of gale-force wind, the skies finally cleared and the sea began to calm.
• The sudden shift in weather brought unexpected gale-force winds to the region.