wind shear
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Its work, largely paid for with federal funds, has allowed for major improvements in the prediction of extreme weather events and a reduction in the number of air accidents caused by severe wind shear.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
This can drive powerful thunderstorms overhead which can in turn lead to increased vertical wind shear in the Caribbean and Atlantic - meaning strong winds high in the atmosphere can tear storms apart.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
"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
La Niña also tilts the odds toward Atlantic hurricane activity because it tends to reduce wind shear in the tropics.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 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
