wind shear
noun
: a radical shift in wind speed and direction that occurs over a very short distance
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AccuWeather said the pattern is expected to be met with wind shear approaching the Caribbean Sea, which could limit the system from intensifying.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The primary culprit behind this year’s unexpectedly quiet period is persistent wind shear across the tropical Atlantic.
—Jim Foerster, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
In addition to drying out the atmosphere, the dust also increases wind shear and atmospheric stability — two other key factors that can hinder storm formation.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Combine this with wind shear, and strong updrafts can start the rotations.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The primary culprit behind this year’s unexpectedly quiet period is persistent wind shear across the tropical Atlantic.
—Jim Foerster, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
In addition to drying out the atmosphere, the dust also increases wind shear and atmospheric stability — two other key factors that can hinder storm formation.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Combine this with wind shear, and strong updrafts can start the rotations.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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“Wind shear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wind%20shear. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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