The driest months, between September and February, see the winds weakening and only really managing to bring light clouds.

The planet's strong east-west equatorial wind, or jet, has weakened, losing about 40 percent of its velocity compared with measurements made two decades ago.

Its strong winds weakened on September 13, and its remnants turned northward.

Nida accelerated northeast and its maximum sustained winds weakened to 90 mph (148 km/h).

In lighter areas the winds weaken, which leads to more dust deposition.

The storm's winds weakened to 110 miles per hour, down from 125 m.p.h. on Monday.

By that time, the convection had diminished significantly and the winds weakened to minimal hurricane-force.

Although the storm's winds weakened to about 80 miles per hour today, the authorities all along the coast supervised evacuations of residents and tourists.

Isaac's winds quickly weakened to 80 mph (130 km/h), but its central pressure did not change.

Yes, the wind had definitely weakened, though errant gusts still blew in his face and brought the smell of burned meat.