Definition of wind shear
: a radical shift in wind speed and direction that occurs over a very short distance
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Recent Examples of wind shear from the Web
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Many models for future climates show an increase in wind shear, the crisscrossing high-altitude winds that tear up incipient tropical cyclones.
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That includes decreased wind shear across the tropical Atlantic, which creates favorable conditions for tropical development.
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Years ago, for example, downburst wind shear was the leading cause of plane crashes.
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But just when the waters will be reaching their maximums, the El Nino is expected to increase wind shear across the Tropical Atlantic, which would keep a lid on the developing tropical systems.
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This broad surface low-pressure system is battling some high wind shear and interacting with land, most of the convection associated with this system is to the east of the center.
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For example, a strong El Niño typically means much higher wind shear values in the Atlantic, which is more hostile to the development and intensification of hurricanes.
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For example, was the water temperature going to be warmer or colder than average, and is there expected to be more wind shear over the Atlantic or not?
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And vertical wind shear was low, which means hurricanes could get stronger.
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First Known Use of wind shear
1941
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