jet stream
noun
: a long narrow meandering current of high-speed winds near the tropopause blowing from a generally westerly direction and often exceeding a speed of 250 miles (402 kilometers) per hour
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Turbulence can occur unexpectedly, the Federal Aviation Administration says, and can be caused by atmospheric pressure, jet streams, air around mountains, cold or warm weather fronts or thunderstorms.
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Niha Masih, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
In previous years, the jet stream — strong winds that blow from west to east — has moved north earlier in the year, Miller said.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 8 July 2024
There’s a chance, however, that a dip in the jet stream over the Central States enacts a bit of a tug northward.
—Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 4 July 2024
Which brings us to this week’s jet stream of water news — much of it reported by The Times’ Ian James.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
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Niha Masih, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
In previous years, the jet stream — strong winds that blow from west to east — has moved north earlier in the year, Miller said.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 8 July 2024
There’s a chance, however, that a dip in the jet stream over the Central States enacts a bit of a tug northward.
—Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 4 July 2024
Which brings us to this week’s jet stream of water news — much of it reported by The Times’ Ian James.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
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“Jet stream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jet%20stream. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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