Definition of Beaufort wind scaleBeaufort wind scale: A widely used wind force scale which is a simple numerical relationship to wind speed based on an observation of the effects of the wind. The Beaufort wind scale is of importance in preparations for a tropical storm or hurricane. Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionaryhttp://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=38904 Last Editorial Review: 9/20/2012
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