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Surfing
Surfing is a water sport and recreational activity in which the wave rider, rides the forward face of a wave usually towards the shore. While most suitable waves for surfing are found in the ocean the activity can also be performed on lakes. The wave rider balances on a surf board while riding the waves.
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Gale warning
Sports; Surfing
A warning when sustained surface winds are reported or forecasted to be in the range of 34 to 47 knots over the water.
Storm warning
Sports; Surfing
A warning issued by the National Weather Service when current or forecasted ocean surface wind speeds are sustained at 48 knots (55 mph) or greater in a specific area. Generally not associated with ...
Hurricane warning
Sports; Surfing
A warning issued by the National Hurricane centre that sustained winds 64 knots (74 mph) or higher in a hurricane are expected within a specific area in 24 hours or less.
Tropical storm warning
Sports; Surfing
A warning issued by the National Hurricane centre (NHC) that winds within the range of 34 to 63 knots (39 to 73 mph) associated with a tropical cyclone are expected in a specified coastal area within ...
Tropical cyclone
Sports; Surfing
A warm-core cyclone, originating over tropical or subtropical waters, with a closed surface wind circulation around a well-defined center. The associated maximum sustained surface wind speed will ...
Tropical depression or disturbance
Sports; Surfing
A warm-core cyclone, originating over tropical or subtropical waters, in which the maximum sustained surface wind speed is 33 knots (38 mph) or less.
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