The term "local wind" applies to local variations that may differ from prevailing winds.
Wind shear is when wind changes speed and direction over a small distance. Strong wind shears can help form tornadoes and hail and can cause turbulence in airplanes.
Yes, local winds can have gusts that come from various directions. This can occur due to the interaction of local topography, temperature gradients, and other factors that influence wind patterns in a specific area. These gusty winds are typically more common in regions with complex terrain or near changing weather systems.
True.
There were strong gusts of wind all throughout the season.
The pressure of the sun causes the wind to blow.
gusts
The wind gusts chart provides data on the strength and frequency of sudden bursts of wind, typically measured in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.
miles per hour
Hurricane Irene currently has sustained winds of 105 mph with gusts to 115.
Wind gusts are caused by sudden changes in air pressure and temperature, which can be influenced by factors such as weather systems, terrain, and the interaction of different air masses.
Solar wind is a continuous stream of charged particles, mainly protons and electrons, that flow from the Sun's outer atmosphere into space. It does not occur as gusts like wind on Earth, but rather as a steady flow with occasional fluctuations in speed and density. These fluctuations can be caused by solar activity like solar flares or coronal mass ejections.