DOWNBURST


Meaning of DOWNBURST in English

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 .

A comprehensive English glossary of weather.      Полный английский глоссарий погоды.