What kind of wind is this?

Question

Years ago there was a storm in our area, where the reports at first were "tornado." But it turned out that the wind was only blowing hard in one direction. Everything was quick and strong and knocked down trees pretty well in a straight line, like dominoes. I know there was a term for this kind of wind, but I don't remember it. Does anyone know?

Answer 1

Microburst? Downburst?

Answer 2

All the answers here are pretty much on track.  It was likely a downburst (or microburst, which is simply a more localized and severe downburst).  A downburst is downward moving air created by a thunderstorm, when it reaches the ground it spreads out in all directions, creating straight-line winds.

Answer 3

I am 100% percent sure that it is called STRAIGHT LINE WINDS

Answer 4

Microbursts (also known as downbursts) are powerful downdrafts associated with thunderstorms.  

Microburst winds can reach as much as 150MPH (that miles per hour NOT kilometers per hour)