strong gale
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describes a powerful gale
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- A strong gale was blowing along the coast.
- The port authority issued a warning as a strong gale approached overnight.
- We cancelled the ferry because a strong gale was forecast.
- Hikers were forced to turn back in a strong gale on the ridge.
- It's blowing a strong gale out there, so hold on to your hat.
- The old barn roof didn't survive the strong gale last winter.
- By noon, a strong gale had swept across the plains, toppling trees.
- Pilots reported severe turbulence while a strong gale buffeted the runway.
- Even the lighthouse swayed under the pressure of the strong gale.
- If another strong gale hits tonight, the regatta will be postponed.