microburst

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Definition of microburst in English English dictionary

A strong downdraft, of less than 2.5 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds

A small downdraft of air with an outflow diameter of less than 2 5 miles with the peak winds lasting from 2 to 5 minutes May affect aircraft performance

A strong localized downburst from a thunderstorm

A downburst less than 2 5 miles in diameter

{i} violent and strong localized air current that hits the ground and creates extreme wind shears at low altitudes (generally associated with thunderstorms)

an intense, localized downdraft of air that spreads on the ground, causing rapid changes in wind direction and speed; a localized downburst

A microburst is a small downburst of wind, with outbursts of damaging winds extending 2 5 miles or less (despite it's small horizontal scale, a microburst can induce wind speeds up to 150 knots or 172 6 miles per hour)

A strong localized downdraft from a thunderstorm with peak gusts lasting 2 to 5 minutes

Small downbursts, less than 2 5 miles in outflow diameter, with peak winds lasting 2 to 5 minutes They may induce dangerous wind and downflow wind shears which can affect aircraft performance

A severe localized wind blasting down from a thunderstorm It covers an area less than 2 5 miles (4 kilometers) in diameter and is of short duration, usually less than 5 minutes