Beaufort Scale (Writing Reports)

Beaufort Scale (Writing Reports)

At 4 p.m. on the 26th October, the weather was bright and sunny with a moderate breeze, force 4. The strength of the wind was between 20 and 29 kph (13 – 18 mph), moving small branches and blowing dust and paper along the street.

​The Beaufort Scale contains the information needed to write the following factual report on the strength of the wind at 4 p.m. on 26th October:

​Now, try this on your own:

Open Ended

Write a one-paragraph report based on the information given.

​Was it difficult to write the report? Compare what you have written with the sample below:

​At 6 p.m. on the 26th of May, 2023, it was raining heavily. There was a force 10, storm. The speed of the wind was between 89-102 kph (55-63 mph). Many trees were uprooted.