Microlighters

I logged onto weathersa.co.za to check the weather forecast, and I noticed that in forecasting wind they use terms such as 'moderate', 'fresh', and 'strong' instead of giving the actual wind speed. Does anyone have any idea how to translate these meteorological terms into actual wind speed?

Try this

http://www.rcn27.dial.pipex.com/cloudsrus/beaufort.html

Salem, on the Weathersa site at the top select National Weather and Forecasts
On that page look on the right hand side under National Weather for Reference and Educational Resources and under that select Forecast Terms Used
The wind forecasts give you what you want

TonyV

Hi Salem,

This should assist you -

http://www.weathersa.co.za/References/FCTerms.jsp

Regards
John ZU-CIB