Reducing Wind noise / Audio filter for wind noise

Hi,
I have a project here where a client has asked that I cut out the wind that is disturbing the dialogue in one of the clips. I am not sure if this can be done and would like to be able to advise the client accordingly.
Here's what I know about the clip I recieved: I did not record the audio however I do know that the audio was recorded on a shot gun mic placed directly under the person speaking to it. No boom, just hand held.
I've tried using the low pass filter (makes it too tinny), and even exporting it to soundtrack pro and used the noise reduction application (makes a strange digital sound instead of wind) to no avail.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. If you need anymore info about the project files please let me know.
Is it possible to use a filter in FCP 6 to reduce the wind sound?

The noise print (what you did in STP) is tricky to use with wind since the sound varies in intensity and sonic frequency. This is different than simple a/c hum or a noisy air vent in a conference room - stuff that has a consistant frequency and volume.
The problem with wind is that it also works in the same frequencies as human voice - which means when you knock down the wind, you also diminish the voices.
I've used a plugin called Sound Soap Pro (not the simpler SoundSoap) from Bias for a number of years. It works within STP and has sophisticated noise reduction capabilities. It is not inexpensive but if your client is footing the tab, it may be less expensive than a reshoot. (It must also be said there is also no guarantee SSP will clean up the audio to an acceptable level...)
Good luck,
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