Sturmböe

storm gust

noun SHTORM-boe-eh Rare

Also means

squall

Usage Note

Sturmböe is a sudden, strong gust of wind at storm force (Beaufort 9–10). Official weather warnings specify Sturmböen and schwere Sturmböen; distinguished from Bö (generic gust) by its intensity.

Examples

"Sturmböen von bis zu 100 km/h wurden gemessen."

Natural Translation

Storm gusts of up to 100 km/h were measured.

Literal Translation

Storm-gusts of up-to 100 km/h were measured.

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