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What’s the difference between tornado and straight-line winds?

Spring temperatures have graced D-FW in recent weeks, but as we head into some of the rainiest months, storms may quickly follow. In North Texas, thunderstorms and tornadoes are most common from March ...

High-end severe weather threat looms over Minnesota Sunday and Monday

Potential for damaging straight-line winds, large hail, and even strong tornadoes could exist Sunday night and again on ...
WWLTV

What caused the damage? Understanding tornadic vs. straight-line winds

In the aftermath of severe weather, it’s common to assume the worst damage came from a tornado—but straight-line winds can be just as destructive. In North Texas, the April 25 storms did produce ...

NWS confirms winds up to 100 mph caused extensive storm damage in Wood, Upshur counties

The National Weather Service confirms that downbursts and straight-line winds up to 100 mph caused widespread damage in Wood ...
WYFF

NWS: Straight-line winds ripped roof off Gaffney business

The National Weather Service has determined what caused a roof to be ripped off a business in Gaffney, South Carolina, Monday morning.On Monday, March 16, a line of severe thunderstorms moved through ...