noun
whole gale
A meteorological term for a wind of force 10 on the Beaufort scale, with speeds of 48–55 knots (89–102 km/h). Used in weather reports and nautical contexts.
気象庁は明日の海上で全強風が吹くと予報した。
The meteorological agency forecast that a whole gale will blow over the sea tomorrow.
Compound of 全 (zen, 'full, whole') and 強風 (kyōfū, 'strong wind'), likely a direct translation of the English meteorological term 'whole gale'.