How can you tell the difference between different kinds of wind gusts?

AccuWeather 2025-03-17

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Straight-line winds cause far more damage during severe thunderstorms than tornadoes, but what exactly are the different types of winds that can happen? AccuWeather's Anna Azallion breaks them down.
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