TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Wind shear is a term that comes up often when tracking tropical storms and hurricanes but it’s not a readily-understood term. Wind shear refers to varying wind directions with ...

As Hurricane Milton hurdles toward Florida's west coast, there are several major atmospheric factors that are changing its structure and impact ahead of landfall. The most notable: wind shear. Milton, ...

To use a fairy tale comparison, the potentially catastrophic Hurricane Milton could face the weather equivalent of the big, bad wolf as it approaches Florida — wind shear. That interaction could bring ...

Whenever thunderstorms are in the forecast, meteorologists are always looking to see if there will be any wind shear present, and if so, just how much. Wind shear is the measurement of the difference ...

Imagine trying to build a tower of cards in a wind tunnel. No matter how strong the foundation, the upper layers won’t stand a chance. That’s what wind shear does to a developing storm. Wind shear ...

Tropical storms and hurricanes can face multiple obstacles as they travel across the vast expanse of the ocean. Sometimes those factors are just a speed bump in their life cycle, while others can lead ...

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has begun. Forecasters within National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season. Several ...

Wind shear, characterised by abrupt changes in wind speed or direction, poses a significant threat during the critical phases of aircraft take-off and landing. Recent advances in meteorological ...

We often hear this term when weather is blamed for a plane crash. By definition, a wind shear is any change in wind direction and/or speed either going horizontally or upward in the atmosphere.

As meteorologists watch the tropics during the quiet winter months, a different kind of signal is drawing attention. The ...

DIED ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN. AND MELISSA WAS ONE OF THE STRONGEST TROPICAL CYCLONES EVER RECORDED IN THE ATLANTIC. PEAK WINDS NEARLY DOUBLED IN INTENSITY IN JUST 24 HOURS OVER THE WEEKEND. METEOROLOGIST ...