Question

What is the wind speed and direction for the following wind barbs?
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wind barb

Speed = kt   

Answer: 55 kt
The flag counts 50 kt, while the half barb counts 5 kt.

Direction = °   

Answer: 250° = WSW.
Interpolate between south (180°) and west (270°).

wind barb

Speed = kt   

Answer: 35 kt
The full barb counts 10 kt, while the half barb counts 5 kt.

Direction = °   

Answer: 135° = SE.
Interpolate between east (90°) and south (180°).

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