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Old January 2nd 05, 10:57 AM posted to uk.sci.weather
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Default Strongest gusts UK and Ireland


"Colin Youngs" wrote in message
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WeatherOnline lists the following peak gusts for Saturday 1 January.
Units are mph.

UK

Cranwell 73
Mumbles 68
South Uist 67
Pembrey Sands and Aberporth 66
Crosby 65
Barra 61
Ronaldsway and Waddington 60

Ireland

Dublin Airport 84
Finner 78
Belmullet 71
Malin Head 70
Casement 67
Roches Point and Valentia 60

Colin Youngs
Brussels


I always doubted the accuracy of WeatherOnline's Wind Gust Lists.. I see why
:-

Cranwell reported a max wind gust of 50 Knts or 57.5mph

Woodford nr Manchester reported a 56 Knt gust or 64.5mph (this not in the
list)

Dublin, Finner & Mumbles are correct.

Regards
Paul