A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...

What to know before the extreme cold settles in.

Wind is coming to the Puget Sound region late Wednesday, strong enough to down trees and cause power outages. “The strongest winds will be in the Cascade foothills region with gusts of 50 to 60 mph ...

It turns out that trees can actually explode when temperatures drop.

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 ...

As an Arctic blast settles over the northern United States, a viral warning has seized social media: it is going to get so ...

The National Weather Service in Seattle issued a High Wind Warning for large portions of Western Washington, with forecasters warning of damaging winds, falling trees, and possible power outages from ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Strong winds have swept through the Ozarks, creating challenges for nature and residents. While all trees feel the impact, some are more vulnerable than others. Bradford pear ...

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 ...