straight-line winds
Coverage of straight-line winds in the Nexus archive.
- No tornadoes confirmed after storms in Catawba County: NWS
National Weather Service meteorologists confirmed no tornadoes caused storm damage in Catawba County, attributing it to 75 mph straight-line winds and hail. Surveys near St. Stephens found downed trees from these conditions.
- Timeline: Most likely window for strong storms Monday in Southeast Michigan
Southeast Michigan is under a 4Warn Weather Alert for potential severe thunderstorms on Monday afternoon and evening, with the Storm Prediction Center issuing an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for damaging winds, hail, lightning, and possible tornadoes. The most likely window for storms is between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., though timing remains uncertain.
- Severe storm threat to start out new week
A severe storm threat is expected to impact the Twin Cities and Minnesota starting Sunday night into Monday, with potential for damaging straight-line winds and storms. Western and Central Minnesota may experience storms overnight, while Southern/Southeastern Minnesota could see stronger storms Monday afternoon. The cold front will bring cooler temperatures and strong winds by Tuesday.
- Straight-line winds cause damage and outages in Moyock
Straight-line winds caused significant damage and power outages in Moyock, North Carolina. A Tornado Warning was issued for the area, leading to reports of snapped power poles and lines.
- Woman pinned to sofa as possible tornado tears through Avondale
A possible tornado struck Avondale, Louisiana, injuring two people and pinning a woman to her sofa under debris from her damaged trailer. The damage occurred along George Street around 5 a.m., with officials yet to confirm if the event was a tornado or straight-line winds. Keisha Hills reported her sister was rescued and hospitalized, while Jefferson Parish opened a shelter with Red Cross assistance.
- Chance of severe storms brings threat of damaging winds to tri-state Saturday evening
A cold front will bring potentially severe storms to the tri-state area Saturday evening, with damaging straight-line winds posing the greatest threat. Storms are expected to affect New York City, the Catskills, and Hudson Valley, moving through by late night. Mayor Zohran Mamdani advised residents to prepare for travel delays.
- Millions under severe weather threat following destructive storms
Millions are under severe weather threat as storms develop Friday afternoon, potentially producing supercells with large hail, strong tornadoes, and destructive straight-line winds.