Awnings + strong wind

Hi All,

Can anyone please give me your thoughts/advice on what strength winds being forecast that you would take your awning down as a preventative measure please?

I'm currently in Wales on the coast, and woke up at 3am with heavy rain, and blustery strong winds. I checked with the Met Office and it showed winds up to around 28mph expected all day long. I don't know if I made the right choice or not, but when there was a lull in the rain and wind this morning, I took the awning down sharpish.

Obviously I've learned a lesson to be a little more vigilant regarding the weather forecast, but what sort of wind speed should be forecast before I consider taking preventative measures, rather than doing so at 3 in the morning?

Cheers,

John