Downslope windstorm

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005117",
  "term": "Downslope windstorm",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A severe weather event characterized by exceptionally strong, gusty winds flowing down a mountain slope. These storms form when stable air is forced over a mountain barrier, creating a hydraulic jump or wave that accelerates the air on the lee side. Wind speeds can exceed 100 miles per hour, causing extensive damage to property and vegetation.",
  "see_also": [
    "Fujita scale"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/downslope-windstorm/"
}