At last, the storm, classified as a severe gale, moved on.

Shortly after the battle had ended, a severe gale struck the area.

More than two hundred children whose school was damaged by a severe gale have spent their last day in temporary classrooms.

The weather was said to be foul with a severe north-westerly gale.

In September 1872, a severe gale did considerable damage, which had to be repaired at very great expense.

However, after a severe gale he was forced to return and shift his flag to the Namur.

An active trough will move quickly east across Scotland during the afternoon with severe gales.

The severe gales in January 1983 were particularly devastating.

The convoy had been kept on its intended course and speed despite a severe gale springing up.

Three days out, on December 15, the Polly was caught in a severe gale.