{"id":215019,"date":"2026-03-22T03:27:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T03:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/215019\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T03:27:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T03:27:24","slug":"texas-wind-season-brings-surprising-dangers-to-your-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/215019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Wind Season Brings Surprising Dangers To Your Neighborhood"},"content":{"rendered":"

As anyone who\u2019s been outside in Texas<\/a> during windy season can tell you, it\u2019s NOT a fun time. Not only is it very irritating on the eyes, it\u2019s very daunting to walk outside or be on the road and not be able to see what\u2019s in front of you clearly.<\/p>\n

The other scary thing is, you have no idea what could be flying towards you as well. And we\u2019re not just talking about dirt and leaves in the occasional tumbleweed either. No, we\u2019re talking about big things\u2026 REALLY big things\u2026<\/p>\n

So here are five large objects to watch out for during windy season.<\/p>\n

Trees<\/p>\n

Since we are talking about leaves and plants, one thing to keep note about the wind, is that it can be very powerful. So powerful it can uproot and blow away small and large trees alike. Nothing says \u201cUH OH!\u201d like one of THESE falling over in front of you on the street or near your house\u2026<\/p>\n

Trash Cans<\/p>\n

Speaking of things near your house, trash cans are another very common object that have been blown away in the wind in Texas. It\u2019s even worse during trash day when you leave the big cans on wheels outside your house, only to discover that it\u2019s in\u00a0your neighbors yard\u2026 down the street\u2026<\/p>\n

Trampolines<\/p>\n

Another common household item that can blow away things to a strong gust of wind are trampolines. One freak gust can take these giant metal bounce stories and send them flying across the street. But\u00a0hey you might get a free trampoline so thanks Mother Nature I guess…<\/p>\n

Roofs & Houses<\/p>\n

Sometimes the wind can be a very strong it can blow the roof off your house. Almost entirely. Roof tiles and shingles can easily become projectiles in the wind, and the end result can make your house look like a mess…<\/p>\n

On occasion, it can bring the house down…literally.<\/p>\n

Bounce houses<\/p>\n

You wouldn’t think that bounce houses could become extremely dangerous weapons, but during windy season, they absolutely can be. In 2010<\/a>, there was one case where three children inside a bounce house were blown away in El Paso and received serious injuries when the house landed. It even sparked UTEP to conduct a survey<\/a> on the dangers of flying bounce houses in the wind.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, it’s highly unlikely you will be injured from a flying bouncy house, But that doesn’t make it any less scary to see…<\/p>\n

So remember to make sure that nothing flies away, keep everything held down nice and tightly or in a spot where they won’t be blown away. And remember to keep your doors closed. You don’t want the wind to blow you OUT of your house<\/a>…<\/p>\n

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