Climate chronicles: What are straight line winds?

This week's Climate Chronicles question come from Becky in York, Maine.

Tornado Survey Science: How Experts Tell The Difference Between Tornadoes And Straight-Line Winds

After a powerful storm tears through a town, the real investigation begins. Meteorologists hit the ground searching for ...
Dallas Morning News

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

An American flag flies amidst debris of destroyed homes, in the aftermath of tornadoes that tore through the region, in Mayfield, Ky., Dec. 14, 2021. Gerald Herbert / AP Parts of North Texas are under ...

Large hail, straight-line winds and tornadoes all are possible Thursday in Southeast Michigan

Large hail, straight-line winds and tornadoes all are possible Thursday in Southeast Michigan under a severe weather threat.

Three tornadoes, straight-line wind damage confirmed in KY from severe weather

The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornadoes touched down in Kentucky during recent severe weather.

Tornadoes: How they are confirmed and rated

On Monday, the National Weather Service in Nashville surveyed damage caused by Sunday night's thunderstorms, and they found ...
Canton Repository on MSN

Ohio tornado season is here. How severe will it be this year?

Ohio's tornado season is here, but forecasters predict a quieter year with fewer twisters, though wind damage remains a threat.

A rare tornado threat covers Mid-Atlantic, including D.C. area

A potential severe weather outbreak on Monday could bring damaging winds, hail and a few significant tornadoes from the ...

NWS: Several tornadoes touched down during Sunday storms

Reviewing the tornadoes across Region 8 on Sunday evening.

Tornado watch over, but dangerous winds still possible in Hagerstown

The National Weather Service is forecasting severe thunderstorms for the Hagerstown region on Monday,March 16, that have the ...