wind shear

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The reason this area is key is because it hosts the best wind shear and instability.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024

“This is because of the anticipated onset of La Niña, which suppresses wind shear, and the anomalous lingering warmth that’s expected to remain in the tropical Atlantic and in the Caribbean,” Grow Cei said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2024

"Yes, more water vapor in the air can foster stronger convection, but a tornado is a very local feature and requires a very specific set of meteorological conditions, such as the right wind shear."

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2024

Many pilots also look at the upper-level jet streams along their route for signs of wind shear, then plan to fly above, below or around those areas, he said.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

The mountains also create wind shear, which is when the wind suddenly changes direction, another deadly hazard to flight.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein