hurricane-force wind
Americannoun
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The level-headed experts who usually told John Harabedian that everything would be fine were instead warning of hurricane-force wind and desperate firefights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2025
Meet Saildrone Explorer SD 1045, a crewless craft designed to withstand hurricane-force wind and waves so scientists can study the superstorms that are becoming more frequent as climate change intensifies.
From New York Times ● May 11, 2023
Initially the speculation was that the hurricane-force wind gusts that helped the fire spread at alarming speed had downed power lines.
From Slate ● Jan. 2, 2022
Northeast coast Tuesday, with officials warning it could bring intense flooding, hurricane-force wind gusts and widespread power outages.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2021
I grabbed hold of Belet before she was swept away by the hurricane-force wind and pulled her back inside the greenhouse.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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