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Recent Examples of windstorm
Forecast models also suggest that a third windstorm is possible later next week.
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
The disaster, which first developed on Jan. 7 amid a devastating Santa Ana windstorm and dangerously dry conditions, is believed to be the worst and most destructive in California history.
—EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Fire needs air as well as fuel – which a massive Santa Ana windstorm provided starting on Tuesday.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Monday Santa Ana winds will peak Wednesday and be followed by new windstorm Monday
Man who procured guns, ammo for Sinaloa Cartel sentenced to nearly 20 years
Tom Krasovic: Padres’ standing with Roki Sasaki a credit to A.J. Preller, Peter Seidler
IRS is sending out automatic stimulus payments.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
The disaster, which first developed on Jan. 7 amid a devastating Santa Ana windstorm and dangerously dry conditions, is believed to be the worst and most destructive in California history.
—EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Fire needs air as well as fuel – which a massive Santa Ana windstorm provided starting on Tuesday.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Monday Santa Ana winds will peak Wednesday and be followed by new windstorm Monday
Man who procured guns, ammo for Sinaloa Cartel sentenced to nearly 20 years
Tom Krasovic: Padres’ standing with Roki Sasaki a credit to A.J. Preller, Peter Seidler
IRS is sending out automatic stimulus payments.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windstorm
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Church Street visionary Bob Snow has died at age 82 Trump considers ending FEMA, let states deal with ‘the tornadoes and the hurricanes’ Maxwell Frost slams Trump shutdown of Gun Violence Prevention office Maxwell Frost slams Trump shutdown of Gun Violence Prevention office Snow in Florida?—
Buddy Collings,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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Along the way, there are stops at the legendary studio-trashing tornado unleashed by John Belushi favorites hardcore punk madmen Fear, as well as Ashlee Simpson’s 2004 lip synch fiasco.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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These tariffs could be a huge blow to the U.S. economy, as economists say tariffs are often passed along to end consumers in the form of higher prices.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trump also signed an order signaling his intent to weaken tailpipe emission standards, which would be a major blow to the environment.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
21 Jan. 2025
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Supersonic gales blow at 1,200 miles per hour, around five times faster than the strongest gusts ever measured on Earth.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 Nov. 2024
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A bit more like those Newcastle fans who grace our screens every now and then, unfazed by the coldest gales.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
The Athletic,
19 Dec. 2024
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The Wind Advisory The NWS forecasts sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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On top of that, the powerful Santa Ana winds brought gusts above 80 miles per hour.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement With the tempest expected to hit on Dec. 1 that year, LAFD commanders ordered up at least 40 extra fire engines for stations closest to the areas where the fire hazards were greatest, including the Palisades, The Times has learned through interviews and internal department records.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Now one of the smaller crafts in the civilian fleet was trapped in the tempest: a sleek 57-foot sailboat called the Zaida.—
David Wolman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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From the cool surface of a frozen lake to the dizzying frenzy of a white-out squall, the dead of winter offers countless evocative and extreme conditions that conjure magic, channel heartbreak and push characters to their limits.—
Calum Marsh,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Lake effect snow bands could create heavy snow squalls and the strong winds will lead to rapidly fluctuating visibilities with near whiteout conditions possible.—
Tanya Wildt,
Detroit Free Press,
13 Dec. 2024
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“Windstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windstorm. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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