WILD WEATHER: A sudden 80 mph wind gust sent anything that wasn't tied down flying at a Santa Barbara beach. The microburst also knocked down trees and power lines in the area. Details: http://abc7.la/2gwrWK9 | ABC7

8/3 - Severe 70-80 mph winds slam the Lake Meredith area early this morning. Widespread damage has also been reported in Dumas and Sunray. Video by Holly Hollis | 806 Storm Chasers

🟥SUBJECT: Seas of the Beaufort Scale The Beaufort Scale measures sea conditions based on wind strength, ranging from calm, mirror-like seas (0) to dangerous hurricane conditions (12). As wind increases, the sea transforms from small ripples and gentle waves to whitecaps, high waves, dense foam, and eventually towering, spray-filled waves during storms and hurricanes. 1. Calm (0): The sea is like a mirror, no waves. 2. Light Air (1): Small ripples, no foam. 3. Light Breeze (2): Small waves, shor