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Cambrian Thank you for your prompt and helpful response. Also for the examples of the use of the Beaufort letters. Once again many thanks

I am interested in the weather conditions in Glasgow in the period leading up to August 4 when Britain declared war on Germany. I have downloaded the appropriate reports and now need assistance in understanding the symbols and letters used in the 'Weather' columns of the report. Some questions. 1 What do the symbols/letters mean? 2 Is there a comprehensive hand list of the symbols/letters? 3 Are the same symbols/letters used today? Grateful for the advice and guidance of the forum members.