Is a Windstorm a Tornado?

5/20/2022 (Permalink)

Windstorm with damage to trees

During a windstorm the winds are strong and violent but without any or little precipitation. Tornadoes carry a violent windstorm by a twisting funnell shaped cloud.
During a windstorm the wind is at least 34 mph that damages buildings and trees. If there is any precipitation it will be light. Windstorm damage is caused by the short bursts of high speed gusts or long periods of sustained winds.
Windstorms can last from a few minutes up to several hours to even days. Wind that travels in a straight line caused by the gust front of an approaching thunderstorm is called a Derecho. The wind in a Derecho can cause widespread damage to the landscape. They can peek at 100 mph and destroy trees and homes.
With wind damage comes roof and window damage. This will allow rainfall to enter the home causing interior and structure damage. SERVPRO of the Quad Cities is here to get your water damage under control. We are highly trained specialist in water and storm damage. We want you to be back in your restored home as soon as possible.
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