How straight-line winds are formed. As air rises, it will cool to the point of condensation where water vapor forms tiny water droplets, comprising the cumulus cloud we see.

Most straight-line wind events produce winds of 60 mph but can be upwards of 100+ mph. Plenty to snap off limbs, cause damage to your home, and bring down power lines.

But straight-line winds occur more often and can be at speeds approaching EF-0 and EF-1 tornadoes. “Straight -line winds can cause extensive damage and can lead to serious injuries.” ...

Straight-line wind is exactly what it sounds like: wind blowing in a straight line. More than 90% of the time, it’s not a tornado. An extreme type of straight-line wind is a derecho.

MICHIGAN, USA — A wild evening of weather for West Michigan. Numerous reports of damage are coming in after many communities were hit with severe storms Thursday. Both straight-line winds and ...

Severe weather rolled through Sabinal late Tuesday night. At its peak, American Electric Power (AEP) Texas said 35% of the city’s residents had lost power.