Trees uprooted, roofs ripped off, semi trailers soaring - the power of a cyclone can be both incredible and horrifying.
While winds of 65km/h are already enough to cause damage, the most ferocious storms can pack a punch of well over 250km/h.
The strongest winds in nature are found inside tornados, which can spin at speeds over 400km/h.
Take a look through our gallery of some of the most frightening wind gusts ever filmed.