windstorm
noun
wind·storm
ˈwin(d)-ˌstȯrm 
: a storm marked by high wind with little or no precipitation
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The entrepreneur was initially reported missing after the Bayesian—a 180-foot luxury craft reportedly registered to a company owned by his wife—was buffeted by a violent windstorm in the early hours.
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Joel Khalili, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024
The reason, according to spokesman Devin Galetta, is that a $3.5 million pool set aside for initial inspections of windstorm mitigation features was exhausted after 3,316 homeowners applied since the program reopened on July 1.
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Florida lawmakers approve millions for home hardening.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2024
Twenty-five years ago this week, a tornado ripped through downtown Salt Lake City, killing one, injuring 80 and leaving a path of destruction through a city considered all but immune to the world's most powerful windstorm.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 5 Aug. 2024
Nearly 275,000 customers were without power from the windstorm.
—Kate Ruder, CNN, 11 June 2024
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Joel Khalili, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024
The reason, according to spokesman Devin Galetta, is that a $3.5 million pool set aside for initial inspections of windstorm mitigation features was exhausted after 3,316 homeowners applied since the program reopened on July 1.
Related Articles
Florida lawmakers approve millions for home hardening.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2024
Twenty-five years ago this week, a tornado ripped through downtown Salt Lake City, killing one, injuring 80 and leaving a path of destruction through a city considered all but immune to the world's most powerful windstorm.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 5 Aug. 2024
Nearly 275,000 customers were without power from the windstorm.
—Kate Ruder, CNN, 11 June 2024
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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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