In French Corsica, a “red” (maximum) level of alarm due to strong wind has been declared. Its speed, according to forecasts, will be from 150 to 130 kilometers per hour, and in the canton of Cap Corsica it can increase to 190-210 kilometers per hour.
There may be wire breaks, problems with power supply, communications, traffic and flights of aircraft, reports RIA Novosti.
On a 12-point Beaufort scale, if the wind speed is 103-117 kilometers per hour, this is a violent storm (11 points) that causes great damage. If the wind speed exceeds 117 kilometers per hour, it is a hurricane (12 points, the maximum wind force) that can cause devastating damage.
There may be wire breaks, problems with power supply, communications, traffic and flights of aircraft, reports RIA Novosti.
On a 12-point Beaufort scale, if the wind speed is 103-117 kilometers per hour, this is a violent storm (11 points) that causes great damage. If the wind speed exceeds 117 kilometers per hour, it is a hurricane (12 points, the maximum wind force) that can cause devastating damage.
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