Windstorm knocks out power to tens of thousands, blocks roads

Strong wind gusts led to downed trees and power lines across western Washington, impacting numerous communities. Here are the ...
Science Daily

Facing the wind: How trees behave across various forest settings and weather events

Destructive winds during storms and cyclones often cause tree failures, especially through uprooting and stem breakage. However, how trees respond to wind under various forest configurations and ...
WUSA

Falling trees: Here's how much wind it takes to knock over a tree

WASHINGTON — When storms strike, one of the biggest concerns that some people in the DMV have is falling trees. A survey of residents in Fairfax, cited this as a concern on a recent environmental ...

More rain, mountain snow continues after storm batters western Washington

A powerful storm swept across western Washington, bringing strong winds, heavy rain in the lowlands, and dangerous snowy conditions in the mountains.There were ...
KY3

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: The best and worst trees for extreme wind

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Strong winds have swept through the Ozarks, creating challenges for nature and residents. While all trees feel the impact, some are more vulnerable than others. Bradford pear ...
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Wind advisory issued as early autumn storms expected to hit western Washington

SEATTLE — The first wind storms of the fall season don't have to be the strongest of the year to do the most damage. At this time of year with the trees still fairly fully leafed out—and some branches ...