Here is what the various letters and symbols mean ... Hurricane - wind speed between 74 mph and 110 mph M: Major Hurricane - wind speed greater than 110 mph The cone on the map indicates the ...

But it’s the basic surface map, with its station plots and wind barbs, that reveals the most information in the quickest way before we head outside. Still, detailed surface weather maps are ...

One of the most important features of weather is the wind - especially when it is very strong and can cause transport problems or damage to buildings. You may be familiar with seeing the average ...

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You may be familiar with seeing the average wind speed icons on TV, online and on the BBC Weather app. However, winds often do the most damage when they gust, which is a sudden blast of strong wind.