11.   Barge crewmen said the wind and waves grew alarmingly and by early Sunday they were in a full battle against the storm.

12.   It said high winds whipping up drifts and blowing severed branches of trees and other debris into lines had made the problem worse.

13.   Lighting camp and other fires was banned as forecasters said strong winds and hot temperatures could be expected Wednesday.

14.   Most skiers, including Maier, said powerful winds and flat light was a major problem.

15.   The Central Meteorological Agency said strong winds and freezing temperatures were expected Monday in Kobe and surrounding areas.

16.   The weather bureau said the wind and rain was expected to abate Thursday.

17.   The weather bureau said the wind and rain was expected to abate Thursday, but more rain was expected early next week.

18.   He said wind conditions there are no worse than elsewhere.

19.   Wade said high winds and fierce temperatures on Saturday flared blazes around Coffs Harbour and Grafton.

20.   Wade said high winds and fierce temperatures on Saturday fanned blazes around Coffs Harbour and Grafton.