wind storm
Damaging air tempest
A wind storm is a storm characterized by high winds with little or no precipitation.
The term covers various phenomena—from localized gusts that topple trees to widespread events that knock out power across regions.
The wind storm downed power lines throughout the county.
Distinguished from hurricanes or tornadoes by the absence of rotation or tropical origin.
- galeSevere sustained wind
- whirlwindViolently rotating air column
- tempestViolent windstorm or turmoil
- thunderstormViolent weather with lightning
- severe weatherDangerous atmospheric phenomena
squall · derecho · hurricane · blizzard · tornado · updraft · downdraft · cyclone · gust · flying debris · sirocco · nor'easter · haboob · vortex · hailstorm · typhoon · monsoon · jet stream