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.
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Yes. Local winds can follow topography or the effect of bodies of water.
The term "local wind" applies to local variations that may differ from prevailing winds.
True.
There were strong gusts of wind all throughout the season.
The pressure of the sun causes the wind to blow.
gusts
miles per hour
Hurricane Irene currently has sustained winds of 105 mph with gusts to 115.
Yes. People die every year as a result of various thunderstorm hazards including lightning strikes, flooding, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes.
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Straight line winds are, convective wind gusts, outflow and downbursts. Straight-line wind is wind that comes out of a thunderstorm.