wind shear

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Vertical wind shear tends to rip storms apart, preventing intensification or even causing a storm to weaken.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

That’s because it tends to reduce wind shear in the tropics, enabling hurricanes to grow in strength, and keeps Atlantic Ocean water warm, which helps fuel storms.

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

As it did, wind shear blew it laterally off course.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir