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Rusty Hinge wrote:
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We visited South Uist in 1970 and the only bush we saw was about 3ft high
and blown out horizontally around 10 ft. so I do think the Hebridean
environment is particularly severe compared to other seaside areas in the

On average they reckon to get two force 12 or higher winds per year.

It was during one of these that I experienced salt on my lips at 20
miles from the windward coast...

That's impressive. The best I have done is tasted salt 200+ feet
up in North Cornwall - but that was only a force 10. As the Climate
FAQ says, the wind cline is roughly west-north-west to east-south-east
(though, actually, the Western Isles get more than Ireland), so David
Taylor's deduction is confirmed by the meteorologists.

It's when you get hit in the face by a wet fish that you know its
REALLY blowing :-)


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.