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Old December 3rd 06, 10:26 AM posted to uk.sci.weather
Karl Cooper Karl Cooper is offline
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Default Haytor 03/12/06 (phew!)


Will Hand wrote:
0930
massive gust of 68 knots (81 mph) calculated at 10m agl, recorded 3 metre gust was 41
knots (49 mph).


Will

You sure about those kn to mph conversions?

My quick method is knots figure add a tenth then add half that tenth,
ie approx for x1.151
(6075 feet/5280 feet)

Doesn't alter the fact that you've had some 'Dave Wheeler' gusts!

Karl, Orkney