A downburst is a strong ground-level wind system that emanates from a single source, blowing in a straight line in all directions from that source. Often producing damaging winds, it may be confused with a tornado, but is actually quite different: In a tornado, high velocity winds circle a central point, moving inward and upward whereas in a downb...
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A severe localized downdraft from a thunderstorm.
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A strong downdraught of short duration produced by some thunderstorms.
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(from the article `thunderstorm`) Sometimes thunderstorms will produce intense downdrafts that create damaging winds on the ground. These downdrafts are referred to as macrobursts or ... ...speed but increases turbulence; this allows fast-moving air aloft to be transported down to the surface, thereby increasing the strength of wind ......
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A strong downdraft resulting in an outward burst of damaging winds on or near the ground. Downburst winds can produce damage similar to a strong tornado.
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A sudden, strong, downward blast of air, usually from a thundercloud.
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A strong localized downdraft of wind that is experienced beneath a severe thunderstorm.
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A strong downdraft resulting in an outward burst of damaging winds on or near the ground. Downburst winds can produce damage similar to a strong tornado
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A strong downward rush of air which produces a blast of damaging wind on or close to the surface.
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a strong downward current of air from a cumulonimbus cloud, often associated with intense thunderstorms.
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