The Beaufort Wind Force Scale measures wind speed and its observed effects on land and sea. Created by Sir Francis Beaufort, the scale ranges from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane). Beaufort Scale Day, ...

A: The Beaufort scale is a method of estimating wind speed based on the general condition of the surface of a large body of water with respect to wind waves and swell. It is based on observation of ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – In last week’s “Weather Wednesday,” we spoke about what causes wind and this week we will chat about a scale that’s used when talking about wind called the Beaufort Scale.

Beaufort #0. Wind Description: Calm. Wind Speed: 0. Visual Clues: Neighbor’s overflowing trash container lid askew, but stationary. Scavenging crows dine without impediment. Copy article link ...