From a distance, a downburst can look like a torrent of heavy rain. But at ground level, its behavior can be far more ...

FIU's Wall of Wind simulates downbursts to study their impact on buildings, revealing vulnerabilities not addressed by current hurricane-focused designs.

Strong winds on April 29 ripped off part of the roof of a roller skating rink in Oakland County, Michigan. Those who were ...

A local business is cleaning up debris after high winds and intense rain resulted in its building's roof blowing into the ...