Heat burst

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006186

A localized atmospheric phenomenon characterized by a sudden, rapid increase in surface temperature and a decrease in humidity, often accompanied by strong, dry, gusty winds. It occurs when rain evaporates from a thunderstorm's downdraft before reaching the ground. Temperature increases of 10-20 degrees Celsius within minutes are not uncommon.

Table 1. Record
Identifier	MLC-T-MET-006186
Field	Meteorology and atmospheric science

Record as JSON

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  "definition": "A localized atmospheric phenomenon characterized by a sudden, rapid increase in surface temperature and a decrease in humidity, often accompanied by strong, dry, gusty winds. It occurs when rain evaporates from a thunderstorm's downdraft before reaching the ground. Temperature increases of 10-20 degrees Celsius within minutes are not uncommon.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/heat-burst/"
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