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windstorm

noun

Definition of windstorm

as in tornado

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Recent Examples of windstorm Connie is blown quite literally into Martinez’s Paul during a New York City windstorm, which was accomplished with a machine far more powerful than a simple fan, Lyne said at the Academy Museum screening. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Aug. 2026 All the framing members were stacked on top of one another, and the carpenter had even installed metal connectors to ensure the roof rafters would not get pulled up and off the walls in a windstorm. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 Florida's Insurance Consumer Advocate suggests determining one's coverage needs, as types of insurance vary from general dwelling coverage to more specific plans, like hurricane or windstorm coverage. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 29 July 2026 The Derecho—named after a windstorm—joined examples of the marque’s Huayra Codalunga Speedster and Huayra R Tempesta at Goodwood. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for windstorm

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Noun

As the potential for flood risks sweep across the region, there is an increasing risk of a couple tornadoes Wednesday in central and northern Kansas and adjacent southern/southeast Nebraska.

— Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Nolo could also spawn tornadoes and large waterspouts over and near the Big Island and to the right of the track of the tropical cyclone.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of tornado

Noun

In a blow to the investment migration industry, the European Union's top court ruled Malta's golden passport program unlawful in April 2025, declaring that EU citizenship could not be sold.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Ski resorts hope to bounce back Paltry snow across the American West last winter dealt a crippling blow to resort towns whose economies depend heavily on tourism.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of blow

Noun

As the nor’easter began to take shape, gale-force winds began pushing water over hundreds of miles of the Atlantic toward the coast.

— Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Inland wind gusts could reach 25 to 30 mph, with gale-force gusts possible over the water.

— Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of gale

Noun

Tidal surges swamped low-lying neighborhoods in New Jersey while wind gusts toppled trees on New York’s Long Island, damaging homes and bringing down utility poles.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
The material also has a waterproof rating of 5,000mm-plus, a wind resistance of up to 50-mph gusts, and UPF 100 protection for blocking harsh sunrays.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of gust

Noun

We’re told that Robert tried to swim after his parents in the middle of a tempest while holding his war hammer.

— Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Although Congress doesn’t pass many laws these days, the White House has been a furious tempest of executive orders.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of tempest

Noun

Labor Day is in the rearview mirror, kids are back to school, and a squall of pumpkin spice is upon us.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
Whatever the squalls raging about, those few small blocks structured and shaped the daily lives of Venice’s Jewish population.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of squall

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