Strong wind and heavy rain can cause serious damage to trees, homes, and nearby structures, especially in the Pacific Northwest, where storms are common. The good news is that a lot of storm damage is ...

Strong winds can be a real threat in any garden, and that's why they're so dangerous for plants. Repeated gusts can cause tall, top-heavy, or shallow-rooted plants to wobble at the base, which makes ...

With the height of hurricane season here, you should know how to minimize wind damage. Trees and shrubs can grow too large or unbalanced to be able to withstand windstorms so it is wise to learn how ...

A thunderstorm is considered to be severe if it produces winds of 58 miles per hour. That number was selected because at the speed of 58 miles per hour, or 50 knots, the power of the wind is generally ...

After receiving brief heavy lake effect downpours, small hail and gusty winds Monday evening, I am watching a new potential for strengthening winds starting Wednesday afternoon with the worst winds ...