winds
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Hawaii is still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Lala, which brushed past the southern part of the Big Island last month, bringing destructive winds and severe flash floods.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Wednesday, with maximum sustained winds near 70 mph, the National Hurricane Center said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
For much of the summer, areas of high pressure have dominated the UK weather, with dry conditions and winds from continental Europe allowing temperatures to rise repeatedly.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
That fire was started by downed power lines due to high winds.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
Behind that sign is a dark river that winds its way into the distance like a massive sidewinder.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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