Wind Speed Chart

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Beaufort
scale		 Wind speed (MPH) Wind conditions Visible signs
1
1 - 3

 Light air

 Smoke drifts slowly - ultralight kites only
2
4 - 7

 Light breeze

 Leaves rustle, wind clearly felt on face - most kites will launch
3
8 - 12

 Gentle breeze

 Leaves & small twigs move constantly - optimum wind for most trick kites
4
13 - 18

 Moderate breeze

 Small branches sway, dust & paper blown around - put light wind kites away
5
19 - 24

 Fresh breeze

 Small trees sway - take care when flying sports kites as things happen fast
6
25 - 31

 Strong breeze

 Large branches sway - time to get out a 2 or 4 line foil kite
7
32 - 37

 Moderate gale

 Whole trees in motion - experienced fliers only
8
38 - 47

 Storm

 Branches break - probably best to leave kite flying for another day