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Recent Examples of windstorm
Between the lines: Homeowners insurance typically covers damage from fire, hail, windstorms and burst pipes, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.
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Yacob Reyes, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
History has shown the Gulf of Mexico can be a pressure cooker, turning systems like this one from wimpy windstorms to devastating monster storms almost overnight under the right conditions.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
Since then, the shifting climate has brought ferocious spring windstorms that rattle their nests high in the trees, and the species has largely vanished from the region.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2024
Florida homeowners also have access to a windstorm mitigation discount to help lower costs in the state.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2024
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Yacob Reyes, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
History has shown the Gulf of Mexico can be a pressure cooker, turning systems like this one from wimpy windstorms to devastating monster storms almost overnight under the right conditions.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
Since then, the shifting climate has brought ferocious spring windstorms that rattle their nests high in the trees, and the species has largely vanished from the region.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2024
Florida homeowners also have access to a windstorm mitigation discount to help lower costs in the state.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windstorm
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Oklahoma officials are ensuring access to polling places after deadly tornado threats.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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More severe weather is on the way for Oklahoma after a weekend of destruction caused by heavy rain and a string of tornadoes.Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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And in what many consider the final blow to her mayoral career, Thao’s home was raided by FBI agents in July.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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That will come as a bitter blow to the workers affected.The Week UK, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
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Large portions of Northern California are under a red flag warning due to dangerous fire weather, including buffeting gales and low humidity, according to National Weather Service’s station in Sacramento.Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 18 June 2024
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This is an indicator that sustained gale force winds of 39 to 54 miles per hour would reach the hub.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2024
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The Mountain Fire erupted at 8:51 a.m. Wednesday and was fueled by what fire officials called a significant Santa Ana wind event, with gusts of over 60 mph.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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From Point Piedras Blancas, north of San Simeon, up to Cape Mendocino, forecasters were warning of dangerous winds through at least Wednesday, with gusts expected to hit up to 40 knots, or about 45 mph, and swells up to 14 feet.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Expansive rain from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue Saturday as the cleanup began from a tempest that killed at least 64 people, caused widespread destruction across the U.S. Southeast and left millions without power.STEPHEN SMITH, arkansasonline.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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Research led by University of Michigan planetary scientist Cheng Li discovered a commonplace culprit behind Saturn’s tempests: water.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024
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The subgenre originated in the late ’80s as bands such as My Bloody Valentine blanketed concert venues in slow-churning guitar squall while staring down at their effects pedals.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2024
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To help combat the concurrent squall of lies, FEMA has spent precious resources to combat the untruths by beefing up the Rumor Response page on its website.Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Windstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windstorm. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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