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windstorm

[wind-stawrm] / ˈwɪndˌstɔrm /


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The agency has advised residents to stay in the lower levels of their home during the windstorm and to avoid windows.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2026

While there is no single measure for severity of storm in the UK, Storm Éoywn was notable as being the most powerful windstorm in a decade.

From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026

Google said Monday it is partnering with NextEra Energy to reopen the Duane Arnold Energy Center, a nuclear plant that closed five years ago after damage from a windstorm.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025

Brother Jonathan got caught in a windstorm and struck one of the rocks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2025

They did not know what had caused the sudden windstorm.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

Currently, there is no clear evidence of an increase or decrease in the number or intensity of windstorms.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2025

If your home or business was affected by the windstorms or fires, you may be eligible for temporary property tax relief through the Los Angeles County assessor’s office.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2025

The plan, if approved by lawmakers, would make $1.5 billion available in state funds to prepare for the threat of firestorms, windstorms and other natural disasters in addition to federal disaster money.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2025

Dillon had faced windstorms before, and had seen smoke in the mountains, but this time felt different.

From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2025

As they sat around the fire, the camel drivers exchanged information about windstorms, and told stories about the desert.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho




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