whole gale
noun
: wind having a speed of 55 to 63 miles (88 to 102 kilometers) per hour see Beaufort Scale Table
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At 55-63 mph, according to the Beaufort scale, whole gale force winds can cause considerable structural damage, especially on roofs.
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Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Whole gale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whole%20gale. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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