wind shear
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The most unpredictable storms occur when there is a moderate amount of wind shear and moisture in the atmosphere.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
"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
Officials attributed the stormy Atlantic outlook to a confluence of factors including record-warm ocean temperatures; reduced Atlantic trade winds and wind shear; and the development of La Niña.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2024
Guinn, of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, explains that some predict climate change could alter the jet stream and up the wind shear, which would consequently drive up turbulence in the air.
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
