gale
Example Sentences
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Chandra will be accompanied by multiple hazards, widely heavy and persistent rain, and gales or even severe gales in exposed areas.
From BBC
Conditions were further exacerbated by Storm Goretti, which delivered an additional dumping of snow in places along with damaging gales for some.
From BBC
The rain will be coupled by strong winds, with gales likely around coastal and exposed areas, especially from Sunday afternoon.
From BBC
Forecasters said on Thursday showers would turn increasingly to snow, with locally gale force northerly winds setting in.
From BBC
An icy gale blew incessantly in concert with a torrential deluge.
From Los Angeles Times
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