wind shear
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The reason this area is key is because it hosts the best wind shear and instability.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 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
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
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 the plane came in on its final approach, the pilots encountered severe wind shear.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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