Here's what you can expect with a force 10 wind:
* Speed: 56-63 knots (64-72 mph, 103-117 km/h)
* Effects:
* Whole trees are uprooted.
* Severe structural damage to buildings occurs.
* Extensive damage to coastal areas.
* Navigation is extremely dangerous.
* Description: Violent storm.
It's important to note:
* The Beaufort Wind Scale is a descriptive scale used to estimate wind strength based on observed effects.
* Wind speed can vary considerably, even within a force 10 storm.
* Force 10 winds are very dangerous and should be avoided. If you are caught in such a storm, seek shelter immediately.
