Difference between tornadic winds and straight-line winds

AccuWeather 2018-07-22

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One of the most deadly part of any storm are damaging winds. The damage inflicted depends on the type of winds involved. AccuWeather meteorologist Mark Mancuso goes over two types: tornadic and straight-line winds.
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