windstorm
noun
wind·storm
ˈwin(d)-ˌstȯrm 
: a storm marked by high wind with little or no precipitation
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The lawsuit alleges the utility failed to temporarily shut down power lines in Eaton Canyon despite ample warnings of a strong windstorm from the National Weather Service amid abundant dry vegetation near its power lines.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2025
This is like tossing sparks on dry grass in the middle of a windstorm.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Meteorologists are urging millions of residents across at least 11 states to remain indoors and avoid windows as powerful windstorms, dust advisories, and wildfire risks sweep across large portions of the central and western United States.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Applicants are eligible if: They were financially impacted by the Los Angeles-area fires and windstorm that took place starting Jan. 7.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2025
This is like tossing sparks on dry grass in the middle of a windstorm.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Meteorologists are urging millions of residents across at least 11 states to remain indoors and avoid windows as powerful windstorms, dust advisories, and wildfire risks sweep across large portions of the central and western United States.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Applicants are eligible if: They were financially impacted by the Los Angeles-area fires and windstorm that took place starting Jan. 7.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Windstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windstorm. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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windstorm
noun
wind·storm
-ˌstȯ(ə)rm
: a storm with strong wind and little or no rain
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