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 . Although usually associated with thunderstorms, downbursts can occur with showers too weak to produce thunder. See dry and wet microburst .
DOWNBURST
Meaning of DOWNBURST in English
A comprehensive English glossary of weather. Полный английский глоссарий погоды. 2012