These 6 Trees in Your Yard Are Most Vulnerable to Wind Damage—Here's How to Protect Them

To reduce wind resistance, Zampini suggests thinning the crown and pruning any dead or decaying branches, as this helps ...
WGNO

Trees were ‘bending like straws’ during Hurricane Francine, Patterson residents say

ST. MARY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — Hurricane Francine was a Category 2 storm when it passed through Patterson with winds so strong that it bent trees “like straws” and sent them crashing into homes on ...
Science Daily

Facing the wind: How trees behave across various forest settings and weather events

Destructive winds during storms and cyclones often cause tree failures, especially through uprooting and stem breakage. However, how trees respond to wind under various forest configurations and ...
WFSB

Wind brings down trees across the state

(WFSB) - Wind gusts brought down trees and wires on roadways across the state on Tuesday. Channel 3’s meteorologists said a wind advisory was issued for Hartford, Tolland, and Windham counties. Gusts ...
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Strong Wind and Storm Footage

This video captures intense wind and storm conditions as they unfold. From heavy gusts to bending trees and flying debris — nature’s power is on full display. A reminder of how quickly weather can ...
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Facing the wind: How trees behave across various forest settings and weather events

Forest configuration, defined by tree density and spacing, affects trees’ resistance against powerful winds. In this study, the thinned plot experienced tree failures due to Typhoon Trami, while the ...