gustnado

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001225",
  "term": "gustnado",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "(or Gustinado) - A gustnado is a small, whirlwind which forms as an eddy in thunderstorm outflows. They do not connect with any cloud-base rotation and are not tornadoes. Since their origin is associated with cumuliform clouds, gustnadoes will be classified as Thunderstorm Wind events. Like dust devils, some stronger gustnadoes can cause damage.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Gustinado"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/gustnado/"
}