A wind of force 7 on the Beaufort scale (32–38 miles per hour, or 28–33 knots).
‘Sometimes we have had moderate gale straight from the bows, sometimes winds straight from the stern.’
‘In squally weather or even in moderate gales, you have a broad range of choices to keep the boat under control.’
‘The gradient between these two systems continued generating moderate gales with wind confirmed at 35-45 kts over a moderate area aimed northeast in the Tasman Sea.’
‘The winds vary from a gentle breeze to a moderate gale and we continue to sail WSW, covering on average 4 leagues in each four-hour shift.’
‘Much of the region is still under the influence of strong breezes or moderate gales, and the temperature is still falling, the bureau said.’
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