windstorm
noun
wind·storm
ˈwin(d)-ˌstȯrm 
: a storm marked by high wind with little or no precipitation
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Bass accused Crowley of leadership failures during the January 2025 windstorm that led to the deadly Palisades fire, and also accused her of refusing to prepare an after-action report on the firefight.
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City News Service, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Nine years ago, after paying off his mortgage, Baez decided to go without windstorm insurance altogether.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
In reality, flood insurance must be purchased separately from both homeowners and hurricane windstorm policies.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Redditors and local reporters have noticed a recent uptick in the region's windstorms, too.
—Emily Kwong, NPR, 26 May 2026
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City News Service, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Nine years ago, after paying off his mortgage, Baez decided to go without windstorm insurance altogether.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
In reality, flood insurance must be purchased separately from both homeowners and hurricane windstorm policies.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Redditors and local reporters have noticed a recent uptick in the region's windstorms, too.
—Emily Kwong, NPR, 26 May 2026
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“Windstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windstorm. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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windstorm
noun
wind·storm
-ˌstȯ(ə)rm
: a storm with strong wind and little or no rain
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