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.

For example, a small business buys an existing patent for $20,000 and the useful life is 10 years. Using the straight-line method, the company's annual amortization expense is $2,000 ($20,000/10).

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 depreciation is an expense, so decreases net income. For example, if your small business has $500 in annual straight-line depreciation expenses, your net income is reduced by $500 ...

You estimate it will have a useful life of 10 years. Using the straight line method, you would depreciate its value by $200 every year ($2,000 divided by 10 years).

An extreme type of straight-line wind is a derecho. The wind blows straight out and ahead of a storm. If you were here during the summer of 2012, you know exactly what I’m talking about.

Thankfully, straight-line depreciation is easy to contextualize, since it features a static number that’s easily lifted out of calculations. For example, a company might make a $1 million investment ...