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Long-term decline in the frequency of gale-force winds in West-Germany

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The frequency of occurrence of gale-force winds (Beaufort 8 and stronger) in West-Germany is analysed for the period 1956–1989. It is found that there has been a substantial decline in the frequency of gale-force winds over the 34 year period, with the largest decline occurring in the 1970s.

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Weber, G.R. Long-term decline in the frequency of gale-force winds in West-Germany. Theor Appl Climatol 44, 43–46 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00865550

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