Gusty Wind Video and Articles

Power Zapped in Storm-Ravaged Texas

25 Jan 2012

At least three tornadoes hit southeastern Texas Wednesday as severe thunderstorms pummeled the region with strong winds and heavy rains and knocked out power for thousands of residents. ...

2 Dead, 100 Hurt in Alabama Storm

23 Jan 2012

…tornadoes in Arkansas, Dallas, Lonoke, Prairie and Cleveland counties Sunday night. The storms also brought hail and strong winds as they moved through parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois and Mississippi. Tornado warnings were issued for parts of… ...

Man Crushed in Tent by Tree at Yosemite

23 Jan 2012

…was employed by a ski area operator. Storms raged throughout California Sunday, with flooding and high winds reported. Strong winds knocked down trees throughout Yosemite, with one falling on Hiller's tent in an employee housing area. Read more: The… ...

Search On For Mount Rainier Hikers

22 Jan 2012

…had been due to return Monday. Wold said that 26 rescuers tried again Saturday to look for the missing parties, but strong winds and ice prevented access to higher elevations. The park has a helicopter on standby from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, but… ...

10,000 Flee Fires; 26 Homes Destroyed

20 Jan 2012

…reported about midday Thursday and spread quickly due to strong winds in the area, according to the Reno Gazette-Journal. Hernandez…
…32 kilometers) south of Reno. As it spread -- fanned by winds gusting up to 60mph (95kph) -- thousands of residents lost power… ...

Rain, mushy snow, strike Massachusetts

12 Jan 2012

…the 40s. Accumulations are expected to be no more than one to three inches. The entire state was buffeted by strong winds gusting up to 45 miles per hour. State police are reporting some minor accidents. The National Weather Service has also… ...

Storm brings heavy rain, gusty winds

08 Dec 2011

BOSTON - A storm that brought more than two inches of rain and strong wind gusts to much of Massachusetts is moving away, but could still pose problems for morning commuters. ...

Calif. Braces for More Fierce Winds

05 Dec 2011

…Monday, myFOXla.com reported. Pasadena, north of downtown Los Angeles, was hit the hardest by last week's unusually strong winds. The city declared a state of emergency "as an additional measure to protect and preserve public safety above and beyond… ...

Storm threatens holiday travel plans

23 Nov 2011

BOSTON – Strong winds and heavy rain are throwing a wrench into travel plans as thousands of people hit the roads and the airport for the holiday weekend. This storm couldn't have come at a worse time. It's the busiest travel day of the year. ...

Economy Linked to Lower Birth Rate

17 Nov 2011

…gratifying," said Carol Hogue, an Emory University professor of maternal and child health and epidemiology. "There are strong winds pushing against C-sections," she said, including new policies and education initiatives that discourage elective C… ...

Northeast Braces for Days Without Power

31 Oct 2011

Residents across the Northeast were told Monday to prepare for days without power after a freak wintry storm brought up to 30 inches of wet snow and strong winds to the region, leaving downed trees, school closures and commuter headaches in its wake. ...

Astronauts Evacuate Undersea Mission

26 Oct 2011

…Though weakening, Rina is on track to lash Mexico's resort-lined east coast at hurricane strength with heavy rain, strong winds and destructive waves by Thursday. Some forecasters warned the storm, or remnants of it, could move across the Gulf of… ...

Hurricane Rina Threatens Mexican Resorts

25 Oct 2011

Hurricane Rina was slowly picking up strength Tuesday, with forecasters warning it was on track to lash Mexico's resort-lined east coast with heavy rain, strong winds and destructive waves. ...

Indonesian Plane Crash Kills 18

01 Oct 2011

…she said. For two days, rescuers tried to reach the crash location by foot and by helicopter, but rough terrain, strong winds and heavy cloud and rain forced three teams traveling by land and several helicopters to return to the city of Medan. The… ...

Typhoon Death Toll in Philippines Rises

29 Sep 2011

…Philippines' main island of Luzon on Tuesday, bringing heavy rains and wind that caused storm surges and massive flooding. Strong winds from the approaching storm put Hong Kong on lockdown Thursday, with weather officials issuing a number eight tropical cyclone… ...

Minn. Wildfire Engulfs 100,000 Acres

14 Sep 2011

…in 93 years, according to Minnesota Public Radio. No injuries have yet been reported. Canadian meteorologists said the strong winds pushed smoke into parts of southern Ontario, 900 miles (1,500 km) away, The Toronto Star reported. The haze prompted… ...

Texas Wildfires Could Worsen Monday

05 Sep 2011

…than it had during its historically hot August, but strong, gusty winds and low humidity from Tropical Storm Lee caused numerous wildfires…
…dismal, or even worse. "The combination of the dry brush, gusty winds, and low humidities will once again promote the fast growth… ...

Tropical Storm Lee Bears Down Over La.

04 Sep 2011

…continued to bear down on the Gulf Coast with heavy rain and strong winds, as its center slowly moved just inland over south-central…
…and four traffic lights had been brought down by rain and howling winds from the storm system. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal urged… ...