While at Charleston for a small family gathering this past fall, it was pretty darn windy all weekend. On Sunday, my dad and brother estimated that the wind was blowing 25 to 30. I said, nah, it's about 17 sustained with gusts to about 22-23. A bet was placed and one noaa buoy report later, I was drinking my fresh beer on the back porch. The report said 17 sustained with gusts to 22.5.