Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of windstorm
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees.
—
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
The windstorm also caused the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment to issue an air quality health advisory for the plains, noting that significant blowing dust that reduces visibility to less than 10 miles could impact people with health conditions, older adults and children.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
An Australian Shepherd lost in a windstorm over the weekend was reunited with her distressed owner, with some help from a thermal drone.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
The agency has advised residents to stay in the lower levels of their home during the windstorm and to avoid windows.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for windstorm
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
The windstorm also caused the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment to issue an air quality health advisory for the plains, noting that significant blowing dust that reduces visibility to less than 10 miles could impact people with health conditions, older adults and children.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
An Australian Shepherd lost in a windstorm over the weekend was reunited with her distressed owner, with some help from a thermal drone.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
The agency has advised residents to stay in the lower levels of their home during the windstorm and to avoid windows.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for windstorm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for windstorm
Noun
-
Furthermore, the agency said to be ready to act quickly if a tornado warning is issued.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
-
The advisory warns of possible tornadoes, hail greater than 2 inches in diameter, winds greater than 70 miles per hour and localized flash flooding for areas near and south of I-80.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
And the loss of Amarion Dickerson, who would’ve been a key rotation piece, ended up being a major blow for a team that was counting on everyone at the top of the rotation to deliver.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
-
His win in Istanbul in 2019 represented a crushing blow to Erdogan, whose own political ascent began as the city’s mayor.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The wings won’t rip off in a gale.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
-
There are hazardous beach and marine conditions with a high risk of life-threatening rip currents, gale warning and small craft advisories.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 50 mph.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
-
Look for tea-cup-sized hail (3 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
For now, Buttigieg has chosen to wait out the tempests in Traverse City, the hometown of his husband, Chasten, a former schoolteacher.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
-
What started as a joyous snowball fight Monday in New York City morphed into a political tempest after residents began pelting police officers with snow and ice.—
Tim Craig,
Washington Post,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The pinprick, in West’s case, arrives via her lyrics, which consistently lob compelling insights into the songs’ squall and shimmer like slowly hurtling space junk.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
3 Mar. 2026
-
These squalls can lead to sudden spinouts and chain-reaction crashes because road conditions deteriorate rapidly.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Windstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windstorm. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
