howling sound of strong winds. Gale-force winds occur when air moves rapidly between areas of high and low pressure. Coastal regions, estuaries, and even inland seas often experience these conditions.

Storm Eowyn led to challenging conditions at Heathrow airport this morning as gale-force winds stronger than 100mph present a life-threatening risk in certain regions of the UK on Friday morning.

Gale force winds have ripped through Sydney on Friday tearing roofs off buildings, sending trees into pedestrians and houses, and causing transport chaos. Two people have been hospitalised after a ...