Water well means any well, water development shaft, or tunnel being used, intended to be. used, or capable of being used to withdraw ground water or any well, water. development shaft, or tunnel to be constructed for the purpose of investigating, exploring, testing, or development of ground water.
The Beaufort Wind Scale categorizes various wind speeds up to hurricane strength (74 miles per hour) and is used in weather forecasting. It says that 55 to 63 mph gale winds can break large branches off trees and knock down small to medium-sized trees.
Difficult to walk against wind. Twigs and small branches blown off trees. 9: 41-47: 76-87: 47-54: Strong gale: High waves (7 m), dense foam, visibility affected. Minor structural damage may occur (shingles blown off roofs). 10: 48-55: 88-102: 55-63: Storm: Very high waves (9 m), heavy sea roll, visibility impaired. Surface generally white. Trees uprooted, structural damage likely. 11: 56-63: 103-118: 64-73: Violent storm : Exceptionally high waves (11 m), visibility poor. Widespread damage to structures. 12: 64+ 119+ 74+ Hurricane: 14 m waves, air filled with foam and spray, visibility bad.