Hi Ruthy, all.
It's blowing 40 kts. at Fowey Light, out on the edge of the Gulf Stream, about my latitude. I think the trees and landscapr are mitigating it a little for us, seems like it's about 30-35 here, which, as you say, happens with a strong cold front occasionally in winter.
Looks OK for us, though.
Good News from the hobbits of the far southern lands. Glad you've dodged this one.
Sam - any luck with leather rejuvenation?