windstorm
noun
wind·storm
ˈwin(d)-ˌstȯrm 
: a storm marked by high wind with little or no precipitation
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The home must have windstorm insurance and, if in a flood zone, flood insurance as well.
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The night of a severe windstorm on March 13, Public Works supervisor Doug Chmiel was clearing the road for emergency vehicles when he was struck by a falling tree limb.
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2026
The home must have windstorm insurance and, if in a flood zone, flood insurance as well.
—Alex Rozier, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
The night of a severe windstorm on March 13, Public Works supervisor Doug Chmiel was clearing the road for emergency vehicles when he was struck by a falling tree limb.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Spring windstorms, heat and dry air can accelerate the plants’ life cycle or prevent new flowers from developing.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Windstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windstorm. Accessed 10 Apr. 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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