Tools & Resources
Description
Role of Teachers, Coaches, Intramural Supervisors
Where appropriate, prior to and during outside physical activities, check for wind warnings and cancel and/or make accommodations to activities where winds may pose a hazard to students.
Tool That Can Be Used
Anemometer – an instrument for measuring the speed of the wind (handheld model – $100.00).
Actions that Must be Taken
This section outlines actions that must be taken dependent upon the velocity of the wind.
For water activities follow the wind guidelines for participation/cancellation of the governing body of the activity (for example, rowing, sailing), outside activity provider, or school board.
| Wind Speeds | Land Effect | Precautions/Actions that Must be Taken |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 km/h | Calm to gentle breeze Wind felt on exposed skin Leaves in constant motion | No precautions required. Be vigilant for change in weather conditions |
| 20-39 km/h | Breezy Dust and loose paper blown Branches of trees move | Continue outside activity. Teacher to secure items susceptible to being blown around. Be vigilant for change in weather conditions |
| 40-49 km/h | Strong breeze Large branches in motion Umbrella becomes difficult to use Empty plastic trash bins can tip over | Teacher to take activity surroundings into consideration (for example: trees, non-secure ground objects (sand), and equipment being used) Secure appropriate items Activity to stop or moved indoors when wind effect poses a risk to participants |
| 50-59 km/h | High winds Whole trees in motion Resistance felt when walking against wind | Avoid outside activities |
| 60 km/h or greater wind speeds (or) gusts of wind of 90 km/h | Twigs, large branches break off trees Small trees blow over Construction/Temporary signs and barricades blow over Damage to tents and canopies | No outdoor activities |
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